Healthy Habits program overview
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The document describes Oasis' Healthy Habits for Adults program, which offers classes to older adults focused on improving nutrition and increasing physical activity. The one-hour classes include nutrition lessons, exercise, and healthy snacks. They are led by volunteers and aim to help participants manage chronic conditions and live independently by eating well and staying active. A past participant said the classes helped them fight off old age and fill free time. Evaluation found 89% of participants intended to eat healthier and be more physically active after attending.
Healthy Habits program overview
- 1. After participating in Healthy Habits for Adults classes with Oasis, Wayne Chambers was motivated to become more active. “Exercising and healthy habits help me fight off old age and fills the void from not working.” Healthy Habits for Adults Helping to make good health easy to achieve. Eating well and getting regular physical activity are important for adults to stay healthy and lead active, fulfilling lifestyles. Through the national sponsorship of Anthem Foundation, Oasis offers Healthy Habits for Adults, a series of one-hour classes that focuses on improving nutrition and increasing physical activity in older adults. These fun and interactive classes include a nutrition lesson, recipe ideas, low impact exercises, and as a bonus, a healthy snack! These ten, one-hour workshops are led by volunteers and are offered on a stand-alone basis or as a series. Why Healthy Habits for Adults? Good nutrition and regular exercise are important tools to manage or prevent chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Among older adults, 92 percent have at least one chronic condition, while 77 percent have two or more. Small lifestyle changes add up, allowing older adults to continue activities that are important to them, such as volunteering, visiting family, taking care of the house or traveling. Eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day provides the vitamins and nutrients older adults need. Regular physical activity keeps muscles and bones strong, which allows older adults to live independently longer. A healthy diet and exercise can help prevent and/or manage chronic illnesses including obesity, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes and arthritis.* *Diet, nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases, Report of the joint WHO/FAO expert consultation, World Health Organization Technical Report Series, No. 916 (TRS 916) oasisnet.org/healthyhabits The problem: 80% of American adults do not get enough exercise* 80% of American adults do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables* 39% of older adults ages 60+ are obese* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 2. Take a Class Get motivated by learning new tools to help you improve nutrition and increase exercise. Visit our website for a current list of classes. How to get involved: Teach a Class If you have an interest in health or have been successful in improving your own diet and exercise habits, you can lead a class. All materials are provided. Host a Class Healthy Habits for Adults classes can be held almost anywhere. Contact us to learn more. Oasis Healthy Habits for Adults classes are based on concepts from the MyPlate for Older Adults developed by Tufts University. Class topics include how to limit salt, sugar and fat, in addition to how to increase whole grains, protein and fruits/vegetables in our diets. Visit our website to learn more about Oasis Healthy Habits for Adults class topics. How to get involved: 89% will read nutrition labels more often. 90% will eat healthier. 89% are confident to be more physically active. Since 2014, the program has reached more than 7,000 participants. National Impact After attending a Healthy Habits for Adults program, participants intend to improve their health. December 2016 For more information, please contact: Shelby Schroeder, LMSW National Health Manager The Oasis Institute 11780 Borman Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 862-2933 x230 sschroeder@oasisnet.org About Oasis The Oasis Institute is a national non-profit organization that promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in St. Louis, Oasis offers programs through partnerships in 42 U.S. cities. Learn more at oasisnet.org. Sponsored by oasisnet.org/healthyhabits Need a reminder to make healthy habits while you are at home? The free Oasis Healthy Living Guide for Adults provides practical tips to make healthier living easy to understand and do. All the information is based on scientific research and proven best practices. Download a free copy from our website, or ask your local Healthy Habits Coordinator for a copy.