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Lesson 1: Living Well on a Shoestring

“ You know you’re getting old when all the names in your black book have M.D. after them ” – Harrison Ford. Lesson 1: Living Well on a Shoestring. Module 10: Small Steps to Health and Wealth TM for Older Adults. Health Strategies. Build a Frugal Nutritious Pantry and Freezer.

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Lesson 1: Living Well on a Shoestring

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  1. “You know you’re getting old when all the names in your black book have M.D. after them” – Harrison Ford

  2. Lesson 1: Living Well on a Shoestring Module 10: Small Steps to Health and WealthTM for Older Adults

  3. Health Strategies

  4. Build a Frugal Nutritious Pantry and Freezer • Grocery store • Stock up when items that you regularly use go on sale • Check for senior discounts • Coupons • Local Sunday newspaper • Coupon ≠ Need • Step down from brand name products to generic brands • Consider alternatives • Step down from steak to a less expensive option such as chicken or pork

  5. Build a Frugal Nutritious Pantry and Freezer • Check the unit price • A larger size is not always the best bargain • Vegetables • Frozen may be less expensive • When buying fresh, buy what is in season and freeze your own • Check out your local farmer’s market • Raise your own garden

  6. Cooking in Your Kitchen • Cook more at home • Serve family and friends a home-cooked meal or have a pot luck instead of dining out • Prepare family size meals • Eat your portion and freeze the rest • Create your own microwavable frozen meal

  7. Drink Water Brain Power • Step down your spending while improving your nutrition by cutting out non-water drinks from your diet and your shopping list • Improve your cognitive function and mental health • Brain teasers • Crossword puzzles • Word search games

  8. Wealth Strategies

  9. Step Down Your Medical Expenses • Medication • Ask your pharmacist if there is a generic alternative to the brand name medication you are prescribed. • Ask your doctor if there is a similar appropriate drug at a lower cost • Check with your local grocery stores to see if they have a free medications program and if your prescriptions qualify

  10. Step Down Your Medical Expenses • Insurance and Medicare • Call your insurance or Medicare representative • Discuss your current health needs and the benefits you are receiving from coverage • Examine your priorities and discuss ways to step down your out-of-pocket health care expenses • Uninsured • Programs may be available to assist your with healthcare expenses

  11. Take Home Message Small steps can make a big impact on the improvement of your health without making a big impact on your wallet. Taking small steps to understand labels can help you make informed health and wealth decisions.

  12. Take Home Message Find creative ways to step down your spending and step up your health. Taking small steps to understand labels can help you make informed health and wealth decisions.

  13. ActivitiesBrain Exercise • Famous Pairs Crossword Puzzle • Fruits Word Search Game

  14. Comments? Questions? Experiences? Be healthy, wealthy, and happy…always.

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