Feeling Your Best as You Age

Hydration, nutrition, and exercise are critical to feeling our best as we age. Kiristin Briggs, MSN, CRNP, shares key components of all three, including information on the MIND DIET. Kiristin also covers supplements and why you should check with your healthcare provider before starting any.  

Kiristin Briggs is a Board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the nursing profession, including nearly 10 years as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Kiristin graduated with her BSN from Bradley University in 2004 and obtained her MSN at LaSalle University in 2010.    

For 10 years Kiristin has also maintained an adjunct faculty position at the Community College of Philadelphia. Kiristin has experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine, med-surg, skilled/rehab nursing, long-term care, and drug detox/rehabilitation. In addition, she has been a Legal Nurse Consultant/Expert Witness since 2018.   

Resources: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiristin-briggs-823665213/   

https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/At-Home-Stationary-Exercises_NIA.pdf  

https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/movement-exercise/20-chair-exercises-for-seniors 

https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/total-body-chair-workout-for-older-adults/ 

https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MIND_Diet_Flyer_1-22.pdf  

Please note, those interested in incorporating the MIND diet should make sure there aren't any medical/medication and/or diet contraindications. Consider using low sodium or no added salt to some of the recipes. 

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