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A healthy diet is essential to better health. In honor of National Nutrition Month in March, SCAN Health Plan Arizona invites seniors to take part in one or all of its nutrition-related presentations and cooking demonstrations during the month. All of the presentations will take place at the SCAN Connections Resource Center at 1313 E. Osborn Road in Phoenix. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and reservations are required. Anyone interested in attending should call 602-778-3420 to reserve a space.

On March 14 from 10 – 11 a.m. is “Solutions for Life – Nutrition and Longevity,” a medically approved weight-reduction and longevity program that is backed by cutting-edge research. Also on March 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. is “Healthy Nutrition on a Budget,” focusing on nutritional guidelines for seniors, nutritious and low cost sample meals and snacks, and community resources. On March 21 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. is “Healthy Nutrition for Seniors,” a look at the role of nutrition, portion distortion and nutritional guidelines for seniors in maintaining a healthy weight. Also on March 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. is “Get Your Plate in Shape,” a portion-control and healthy cooking demonstration and sampling.

SCAN Health Plan Arizona also will launch an eight-month series of hour-long workshops focused on living well. The “Wellness Way of Living” workshop will take place on March 28 from 10 – 11 a.m. Participants will discover how every aspect of their lives can influence overall health. Subsequent monthly presentations will explore maintaining a healthy mind and stress management.

“A healthy, well-rounded diet that includes all of the essential nutrients is important at any age, but seniors are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of poor eating habits,” said Dr. Raymond Cogen, SCAN Health Plan Arizona’s chief medical officer. “SCAN Health Plan Arizona hopes to increase awareness among seniors about diet and nutrition, which will support better health, increased energy, a stronger immune system and more.”

For 35 years SCAN Health Plan has been focusing on the unique needs of people with Medicare and today is the fourth-largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan in the United States. SCAN Health Plan Arizona serves approximately 10,000 members in Maricopa and Pima counties. Further information is available at scanhealthplan.com.

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