2. Lesson 4: Stretching Your Body and Your Money Module 10: Small Steps to Health and Wealth TM for Older Adults

4. Take Small Steps to Step Up Your Physical Activity 1.Prepare for change  Take a small step to incorporate 5 minutes of physical activity into your day when starting out  Discuss your plan with your doctor if you have a condition than may hinder your ability to be physically active  Wear appropriate clothing and footwear before you begin.

5. Take Small Steps to Step Up Your Physical Activity 2. Set realistic goals  Identify you current level of activity  Short-term goals  Long-term goals  Write your goals down and track your physical activity  Discuss your plan with your friends and family members

6. Take Small Steps to Step Up Your Physical Activity 3. Select your activities  What do you enjoy doing?  Write your goals down and track your physical activity  Discuss your plan with your friends and family members

7. Take Small Steps to Step Up Your Physical Activity Types of physical activity  Endurance or aerobic activities  Strength activities  Balance activities  Flexibility activities

9. Take Small Steps to Step Create Your Spending Plan 1.Monthly income  Fixed income  Variable income

10. Take Small Steps to Step Create Your Spending Plan 2. Expenses  Fixed expenses  Variable expenses  Periodic expenses  Discretionary expenses

11. Take Home Message Taking small steps to understand labels can help you make informed health and wealth decisions. You can take small steps to step up your physical activity and to create your spending plan. You can take small steps to step up your physical activity and to create your spending plan.

12. Activities Physical Activity Goal Setting Handout Physical Activity Tracker Spending Plan Handout

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