Embrace Active Living For Brain Health
Currently, about 6 million Americans aged 65 and older are facing Alzheimer’s disease conditions, and while there’s no cure, ongoing research provides hope.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, is suggested to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Positive effects on the body can positively influence the brain, with these practices also proving effective in preventing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and potentially reducing cognitive decline.1
SilverSneakers® is a valuable resource to assist you in embarking on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
To safeguard your brain health, consider the following tips:
- Stay physically active: Incorporate activities like brisk walking or aerobics into your routine, as they may enhance or preserve cognitive functions such as task-switching and activity planning.2
- Exercise your brain: Engage in intellectually stimulating activities like reading or playing games, which have been associated with a potential reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s-related cognitive impairment and dementia.3 Check out our On-Demand class, Everyday Exercise for Better Brain Health, which combines physical activity with cognitive drills to optimize brain health.
- Maintain a healthy diet: Prioritize the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and other seafood, as these choices may contribute to lowering high blood pressure—a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Get active with SilverSneakers.
SilverSneakers is more than a traditional fitness program — it’s a way of life. Designed specifically for seniors, it may help you keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp. And the best part is, it’s included with your Blue Medicare Advantage plan at no additional cost. With SilverSneakers, you get access to a nationwide network of participating locations4, with group fitness classes5 at select locations, online classes taught by instructors trained in senior fitness, and a library of on-demand workout videos, and more.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City’s Blue Medicare Advantage includes both HMO and PPO plans with Medicare contracts. Enrollment in Blue Medicare Advantage depends on contract renewal.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The HMO products are offered by Blue-Advantage Plus of Kansas City, Inc. and the PPO products are offered by Missouri Valley Life and Health Insurance Company, both independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and both wholly owned subsidiaries of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.