SEPTEMBER 2014 Kern County Department of Aging and Adult Services SNAP-ED PRESENTATIONS DATE NAME ADDRESS TIME ROOM# SEPTEMBER 2 Tuesday SEPTEMBER 3 Wednesday SEPTEMBER 3 Wednesday SEPTEMBER 4 Thursday SEPTEMBER Friday SEPTEMBER 5 Friday SEPTEMBER 8 Monday SEPTEMBER 8 Monday SEPTEMBER 9 Tuesday Bakersfield DHS Arvin Senior Village Lamont DHS Taft DHS Park Place Senior Village Park Place Lowell Place Senior Pinewood Senior Bakersfield DHS 100 E. California Ave 112 Richard Street Arvin, CA 93203 8300 Segrue Road Lamont, CA 93241 119 North 10 th Street Taft, CA 93268 2250 R Street 2250 R Street 500 R Street Bakersfield, CA 2221 So Real Rd Ste A Bakersfield, CA 93309 100 E. California Ave 10:15 2:15 Community Rm 10:00 11:30 Community Rm 12:05 3:05 Interview Rm 10:15 3:15 Interview Rm 10:30 12:00 Community Rm 1:05 2:35 Activity Rm 11:00 12:30 Community Rm 1:05 2:35 Activity Room 10:15 2:15 Interview Rm
SEPTEMBER 10 Wednesday SEPTEMBER 10 Wednesday SEPTEMBER 11 Thursday SEPTEMBER 11 Thursday SEPTEMBER 12 Friday SEPTEMBER 15 Monday SEPTEMBER 15 Monday St. John Manor Park Place Senior Bakersfield Community House Village Park Senior Plaza Towers Senior Poso Place Senior Shafter DHS 900 4 th Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 2250 R Street 2020 R Street 2250 R Street 3015 Wilson Road Bakersfield, CA 93304 251 Almond Court Wasco, CA 93215 115 Central Hwy Shafter, CA 93263 11:00 12:30 Community Rm 1:05 2:40 Activity Room 11:00-12:30 Community Rm 1:15 2:45 Community Rm 11:10 12:40 Community Rm 10:00 11:30 Community Rm 1:05 3:05 Conference Rm SEPTEMBER 16 Tuesday Bakersfield DHS 100 E. California Ave 10:15 2:15 Interview Rm * Please note: Schedule is subject to change. If you wish to confirm dates, please call 661-868-1057.
Why can making be beneficial? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Food and Nutrition Services, seniors can gain health benefits by making two simple behavior changes in their life.
Two simple behavior changes This Slideshow will highlight some of the information presented by the Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department at their SNAP-Ed presentations to seniors. (click here for the presentation schedule). 1) Seniors can benefit by consuming more fruits and vegetables with at least 3 and 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables (1 and 1/2 cups fruit and 2 cups vegetables). 2) Seniors can also gain health benefits by participating in at least 30 minutes of a moderate-intensity physical activity each day. * As always, you should check with your physician before you begin any diet or exercise program.
Making Nutritional At Kern County Aging and Adult Services presentations, seniors learn about the health benefits of nutritional behavior change in your life and show how eating fruits and Vegetables can help you gain these health benefits. * As always, you should check with your physician before you begin any diet or exercise program.
Making Nutritional The first behavior change discussed is to consume more fruits and vegetables with at least 3 and 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables (1 and 1/2 cups fruit and 2 cups vegetables).
Making Nutritional Why is it Important to Eat Vegetables? Eating vegetables provides health benefits people who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.
Making Nutritional Three health benefits of eating at least 1½ cup of fruits and 2 cups of vegetables every day: 1. Improve Health 2. Quality of Life 3. Feel Better
Making Physical Activity At Kern County Aging and Adult Services presentations, seniors learn about the health benefits that can be attained with increased physical activity levels. * As always, you should check with your physician before you begin any diet or exercise program.
Making Physical Activity The second behavior change may allow seniors to gain health benefits by participating in more physical activity each day in consultation with your physician. The CDC states that your Quality of Life is improved tremendously by the participating in Physical Activity each day.
Benefits of Making Activity Related Being physically active may help you: Increase your chances of living longer Feel better about yourself Decrease your chances of becoming depressed Sleep well at night Move around more easily Have stronger muscles and bones Stay at or get to a healthy weight Be with friends or meet new people Enjoy yourself and have fun
for a Better Tomorrow Heart Disease, Diabetes, and other chronic diseases affect many people in their Golden Years. But Healthy Choices can make a difference!
Join us at one of the following Kern County Aging and Adult Services presentations and learn how to make a part of your life Click Here for the current schedule of Presentations is presented by the Kern County Aging & Adult Services Department through a collaborative agreement with the Kern County Department of Human Services