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Lesson 1: Living Well on a Shoestring Module 10: Small Steps to Health and WealthTM for Older Adults Build a Frugal Nutritious Pantry and Freezer Grocery store Stock up when items that you regularly use go on sale Check for senior discounts Coupons Local Sunday newspaper Coupon ≠ Need Step down from brand name products to generic brands Consider alternatives Step down from steak to a less expensive option such as chicken or pork Build a Frugal Nutritious Pantry and Freezer Check the unit price A larger size is not always the best bargain Vegetables Frozen may be less expensive When buying fresh, buy what is in season and freeze your own Check out your local farmer’s market Raise your own garden Cooking in Your Kitchen • Cook more at home • Serve family and friends a home-cooked meal or have a pot luck instead of dining out • Prepare family size meals ▫ Eat your portion and freeze the rest Create your own microwavable frozen meal Drink Water Step down your spending while improving your nutrition by cutting out non-water drinks from your diet and your shopping list Brain Power Improve your cognitive function and mental health ▫ Brain teasers Crossword puzzles Word search games Step Down Your Medical Expenses Medication Ask your pharmacist if there is a generic alternative to the brand name medication you are prescribed. Ask your doctor if there is a similar appropriate drug at a lower cost Check with your local grocery stores to see if they have a free medications program and if your prescriptions qualify Step Down Your Medical Expenses Insurance and Medicare Call your insurance or Medicare representative Discuss your current health needs and the benefits you are receiving from coverage Examine your priorities and discuss ways to step down your out-of-pocket health care expenses Uninsured Programs may be available to assist your with healthcare expenses Take Home Message Taking stepsatobig Small stepssmall can make understand labels can of impact on the improvement yourhelp health making a youwithout make informed big impact your wallet. healthon and wealth decisions. Take Home Message small steps FindTaking creative ways totostep understand labels can down your spending and help you make health. informed step up your health and wealth decisions. Activities Brain Exercise Famous Pairs Crossword Puzzle Fruits Word Search Game 14 Comments? Questions? Experiences? Be healthy, wealthy, and happy…always.