SIQUIJOR. Keeping a well-balanced diet is important for senior citizens because it can help maintain their physical and mental health. A balanced diet provides essential nutrients that can help support a strong immune system, promote healthy bones and muscles, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Additionally, a balanced diet can improve cognitive function and overall mood, which can help seniors maintain their independence and quality of life as they age.
Thus, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Agricultural Training Institute in Central Visayas (ATI-7) conducted the training entitled Age Gracefully: A Health and Wellness Training for Senior Citizens held at Ocean View Farm and Cottages, Olang, Maria, this province on March 06-09, 2023.
The three-day activity aimed to enhance the knowledge, attitude and skills of senior citizens on healthy lifestyle and wellness. In addition, (1) Enumerated the roles, rights, privileges and benefits of the senior citizens; (2) Discussed the lifestyle medicine and importance of nutrition; (3) Determined how to live a healthy life in a toxic world; (4) Described the physical, mental, psychological, and social well-being of senior citizens; (5) Demonstrated on how to manage stress; and (6) Recognized the importance of healthy juices for our body and demonstrate its preparation.
“Una, nagpasalamat ko sa taga ATI nga migahin gyod ug panahon diri kanato. Ang akong nakat-onan niining maong seminar mao kini, nga sa atong pangidaron karon as senior citizen kinahanglan nga atong mabaloan ang mga pagkaon nga angay sa atong panglawas. Ug ang pag-andam sa mga pagkaon nga gitudlo sa trainor nga haom ug angay sa mga senior citizen. Niining maong seminar nga gipahigayon sa taga ATI akong nakita ug nalantaw nga ang ilang gipangtudlo ug sundon lamang sa matag usa makaingon ko nga malugwayan pa ang atong pagpuyo niining kalibotan,” shared Corazon O. Tingcang, one of the participants.
The following are the resource speakers during the activity: (1) Merigine C. Otara, Planning Officer II from DA-ATI 7; (2) Maria Asuncion A. Jalad, Physician from Jalad Health and Wellness Clinic Bohol; (3) Michelle Edayan-Monceda, Science Research Specialist I from Social Welfare Officer I from Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (Bohol); and (4) Glenn Ramirez, M.D., Medical Specialist II from Siquijor Provincial Hospital.
A total of 20 participants from across the province attended the activity.
Training Specialist II, Mr. Jorge F. Trinidad, is the Project Officer together with Vanie Picot, Technical Support Staff.
