Lifestyle + Medical Benefits
The Key Health Care “Nutrition As We Age” Workshop, powered by SilverSneakers® and curated by Harvard Health, is based on the latest research and designed to help combat conditions linked to poor nutrition—including diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
Good nutrition helps us stay strong, sharp, and independent as we age. This 8-week workshop offers simple tips to boost energy, improve health, and support better living—one meal at a time.
Staying Strong
Staying strong as we age means more than muscle—it means balance, mobility, and the ability to keep doing what we love. Healthy eating plays a key role in preserving that strength by fueling our bodies with the nutrients needed to maintain muscle, bone health, and energy. With the right foods, we can stay active, independent, and resilient.
That’s why Key Health Care’s “Nutrition As We Age” Workshop, powered by SilverSneakers® and curated by Harvard Health, is here to help. This 8-week series offers simple, research-based guidance to support better eating, better living, and a stronger you.
Participation in Key Health Care’s Nutrition As We Age Workshop will help you to stay sharp as you age . . . this is just as important as staying strong.
Key Points:
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Staying mentally sharp is vital to aging well, alongside physical strength.
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Mental clarity, memory, and focus support confidence, connection, and daily function.
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Diet plays a direct role in brain health—certain nutrients can protect cognitive function.
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Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and B vitamins help:
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Reduce memory loss risk
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Improve mood
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Lower the chance of cognitive decline
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Key Health Care’s Nutrition As We Age Workshop, offered with SilverSneakers® and insights from Harvard Health, helps participants make brain-friendly food choices.
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Weekly, easy-to-follow sessions promote lifelong independence and wellness by integrating nutrition strategies for both body and mind.
Gómez-Pinilla, F. (2008). Brain foods: the effects of nutrients on brain function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9(7), 568–578. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2421
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Maintaining Independence Through Nutrition
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Maintaining independence as we age means more than just living on our own—it means having the strength, balance, and energy to manage everyday tasks without assistance. Nutrition plays a powerful role in this. A well-balanced diet rich in protein, calcium, vitamin D, and anti-inflammatory nutrients helps preserve muscle strength, bone density, and joint health.
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When we nourish our bodies properly, we’re more likely to:
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Stay mobile without relying on a cane or wheelchair
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Reduce the risk of falls and fractures
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Avoid needing assistance with essential tasks like getting out of bed, using the bathroom, or preparing meals
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Continue enjoying the freedom to participate in the activities we love
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Key Health Care’s Nutrition As We Age Workshop explores the foods that support physical function and independence—so you can live life on your terms, longer.
The Key Health Care Nutrition As We Age Workshop offers a supportive, community-centered experience for older adults looking to enhance their well-being through smarter food choices. Powered by SilverSneakers® and curated with insights from Harvard Health, this workshop focuses on the powerful link between nutrition, brain health, and physical independence. Through weekly sessions, participants gain practical tools to support memory, mood, mobility, and long-term vitality.
Eat Well, Live Well, Stay Independent
