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This guide focuses on cognitive • Manage chronic health problems • Get more information about
health and what you can do to help like diabetes, high blood pressure, healthy eating for older adults.
maintain it. The following steps can depression, and high cholesterol. • Be Physically Active
help you function every day and stay
• Consult with your healthcare
independent—and they have been Being physically active—through
provider about the medicines
linked to cognitive health, too. regular exercise, household chores, or
you take and possible side
• Take Care of Your Health effects on memory, sleep, other activities—has many benefi ts. It

and brain function. can help you:
• Eat Healthy Foods
• Reduce risk for brain injuries • Keep and improve your strength.
• Be Physically Active
due to falls and other accidents. • Have more energy
• Keep Your Mind Active
• Limit use of alcohol (some • Improve your balance
• Stay Connected medicines can be dangerous
• Prevent or delay heart disease,
• Taking care of your physical when mixed with alcohol).
diabetes, and other diseases
health may help your • Quit smoking if you smoke.
cognitive health. You can: • Perk up your mood and
• Get enough sleep, generally reduce depression
• Get recommended 7-8 hours each night.
health screenings. Studies link ongoing physical activity
• Eat Healthy Foods

with benefits for the brain, too. Check
with your healthcare provider if you
haven’t been active and want to start a
vigorous exercise program.

We don’t know for sure yet if any of
these actions can prevent or delay
Alzheimer’s disease and age–related
cognitive decline. But some of them
have been associated with reduced risk
of cognitive impairment and dementia.
14374 Benedictine Ln | Ridgely, MD 21660
If you have a family member who you
THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY feel would benefit from Medical Adult

Day Care services, please call 410-479-
AT MARTIN’S HOUSE & BARN 8065.
(This is our new name, was previously Saint Martin’s Barn)
Federalsburg Senior Center
Drive-Thru Pantry and Thrift Store Hours:
Continental Breakfast - Every Tuesday
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Martes, Jueves, Viernes and Thursday 9 – 10 a.m.

8:30 am - 11:30 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Health Coaching with Tyrell
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
James - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Thrift Store is also open First Saturdays 8 am-Noon Exercise with Tyrell James -
Tuesday’s 11 a.m. - Noon
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
Everybody’s Birthday Party
PLEASE CALL OUR BARN MANAGER (Pot Luck Luncheon)
AT 410.634.2537 EXT. 111
June 15
RENT & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE: Bingo at 11 a.m. Th ursdays

PLEASE CALL OUR HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES Variety of crafts and games

COORDINATOR AT 410-634-2537 EXT. 105 every Tuesday and Th ursday

All staff at Martin’s House & Barn are following CDC guidelines Center is open on Tuesdays

for social distancing and COVID prevention, including daily and Thursdays from 9 to 3.

temperature checks and masking.
We ask that clients also please wear a mask and maintain
distance of six feet when staff bring the food to the vehicle.

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