Hydration and nutrition play a critical role in the overall health of our mind and body. This is true for everyone but especially important for aging adults. When you listen to this presentation, you will learn more.

It specifically focuses on the importance of adequate hydration and the MIND diet.  This diet is a brain-healthy one.  The acronym stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.

Research Backs This Up

The Mayo Clinic features the MIND diet on its website. Furthermore, they mention research that reveals: “Eating certain foods (and avoiding others) has been shown to slow brain aging by 7.5 years, and lessen the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.”

Why is all this so important? As adults, our bodies are composed of 60% water. This reduces as we age. Click below to view a presentation that focuses on hydration and the direct effect it has on major organs, including cognitive function, kidney function, skin, and overall physical health.

Using Hydration and Nutrition to Feel Your Best

More About the MIND Diet

Studies have shown the MIND diet, a mélange of the DASH and Mediterranean diet, have a slew of benefits as it pertains to health of our aging bodies. In addition, this webinar provides evidence-based data supporting the benefits the MIND diet can have on lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer’s; lower the risk of developing chronic conditions; in addition to lowering risk of complications associated with some chronic conditions.

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Comment below this post or on the Friends Life Care YouTube channel. Also you can “follow” us on Eventbrite to learn about other upcoming health and wellness webinars and experiences for older adults. There are many interesting topics on successful aging, thriving at home as you age, holistic wellbeing, and more.  If you are a Friends Life Care member and have questions about hydration, please reach out to your Wellness and Care Coordinator.

Presented by Kiristin Briggs, MSN, CRNP

Kiristin Briggs is a Board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the nursing profession, including nearly 10 years as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Kiristin graduated with her BSN from Bradley University in 2004 and obtained her MSN at LaSalle University in 2010. For 10 years Kiristin has also maintained an adjunct faculty position at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Kiristin has experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine, med-surg, skilled/rehab nursing, long-term care, and drug detox/rehabilitation. In addition, she has been a Legal Nurse Consultant/Expert Witness since 2018.

 

 

Friends Life Care appreciates this expert information about this important aspect of successful aging and is pleased to share it on the eMeetinghouse blog. Friends Life Care is a mission-driven nonprofit that has been helping older adults to thrive at home as they age. Aging in place is something the high majority of seniors want to do and we can help. Reach out if you have questions about how to apply for membership.  One of our Plan Counselors would be happy to give you a free phone or videoconference consultation.