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2. Shift to whole grains and colorful carbs. health and wellness, weight management, breast and
Besides fruits and vegetables, eat more beans prostate cancer prevention, pain control and stress
(including hum- management. Groups provide opportunities to sup-
mus, edamame, port and be support-
tofu, lentils, pea- ed by others as you
nuts) and switch work together to
out the stripped ovecome challenges.
grains (white The social interac-
flour, white rice, tions inherent to
sugar, corn syrup) these activities also
for whole grains. promote improve-
ments in your mood and quality of life.
3. Make activity and relaxation part of your
5. Educate yourself.
life.
Find a local recrea- Think about the
tion or senior cen- difference be-
ter with yoga and tween nourish-
exercise classes ing fats — like
for improved fit- those in avoca-
ness and relaxa- dos, olive oil,
tion. Increase ac- deep sea fish,
tivity levels slow- dark chocolate,
nuts, nut

ly: even short walks and light stretching count. butters, and seeds vs. ultra-processed, manufac-
Spend a few minutes daily relaxing your mind, tured fats like soybean, cottonseed, corn and
too, whether through meditation, prayer, reading, “vegetable” oils, all of which are strongly pro-
knitting, quilting, music or your favorite fishing inflammatory
spot.
Remember to take pride in caring for yourself no
matter how small each step. All those small steps
4. Consider shared medical appointments. multiply, resulting in big improvements.
Depending on your location, you may find virtual
shared medical appointments (SMAs) for brain Reprint from ClevelandClinic.org

Dear Residents,
As we may or may not end up gathering around
a table this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment
to express our gratitude for each of you.

Your wisdom, kindness, and vibrant spirits bring warmth and joy
to our community.
This holiday season, let us celebrate the invaluable stories and
experiences you've had in your life, as well as some delicious Turkey
(if that's your thing). Your resilience inspires us!
Thank you for being such an integral part of our community.

We wish you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished
moments with family and friends.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Your Friends at Marshall Perry Inc.