Nutrition and Wellness for Seniors
Optimal Longevity
There is much wisdom to be learned from people who live vibrant long lives with little disease. Reading scientific articles and books about populations that have enjoyed optimal health and longevity has had a profound influence on my teaching.
I highly recommend reading the Blue Zones books by Dan Buettner, The Okinawa Program and the Okinawa Diet Plan by Drs. Bradley and Craig Wilcox and Makoto Suzuki, Healthy at 100 by John Robins, and The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M Campbell. My book (Healthy Dividends: Investments in Nutrition, Movement, and Healthy Habits that Pay Off) also has a heavy emphasis on eating for longevity.
I have been giving presentations at senior centers since 2005. I enjoy working with this population. They are kind, generous, and patient.
Senior Centers I have worked with:
Billerica
Brewster
Dover
Edgartown
Foxborough
Groveland
Hanover
Harwich
Hingham
Holden
Ludlow
Merrimac
Middleton
Nantucket
Natick
Needham
Norfolk
Norwood
North Attleboro
Palmer
Paxton
Peabody
Quincy
Randolph
Sterling
Sturbridge
Sullivan Sr. Center (CT)
Swansea
Tewksbury
Walpole
Weston
Woburn
Westwood
Healthy Aging Groups/Associations/Senior Living:
I have given presentations at over ten Massachusetts Association on Councils of Aging annual meetings.
In October 2019, I presented, “Nutrition Boosters and Busters for Longevity,” at the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) Conference in Florida. In the Fall of 2020 and 2021 I presented virtually at the ICAA conferences.
I have presented live and virtually for a senior fitness group, the Canadian Fitness Professionals (Canfitpro) conferences, and senior living facilities in Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Canada. I have also presented numerous virtual seminars for seniors through an insurance company, as well as MyHealthAngel, a group that provides engaging programming for seniors.
Here's what seniors have said about my seminars:
"...She's wonderful. Well versed, able to answer any questions. She's outstanding. Tricia's workshops are always good. Loved the hands on learning. Fabulous. Perfect! Lots of great info. Fun and informative. I learned so much. Excellent information. Eye-opening. Great as usual!!! Outstanding- double session next year. Amazing. Knows the material well and is passionate about it. Great handouts." Attendees, Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging Annual Conference, 2016
“Loved the olive oil tasting. Handouts are great. Excellent presentation! I enjoyed all parts of the lecture. Presenter was well informed and handled the group well.” Attendees Merrimac Council on Aging, 2016
Inspirational. The lecture and slides were excellent. Tricia Silverman is very organized and a good speaker. She knows her stuff and better yet can explain what she knows. I loved it all.
- Attendees, Edgartown Council on Aging, 2014
“Solid Advice, Well Presented.” Attendee, Ludlow Council on Aging, 2014
“It was excellent. Loved it all. Very informative. Enjoyed the whole thing.” Attendees, Kennedy Center Quincy, 2014
“Tricia was very knowledgeable. Topic was excellent. It was all very valuable. Speaker was very enthusiastic in her presentation. Excellent speaker.” Attendees, Tewksbury Senior Center 2014
Tricia's presentation was excellent. Covered a lot of material in a small amount of time- very understandable. Good use of props. I have been to a lot of talks. This has been one of the best.” Sterling Senior Center, 2014
Healthy Aging Course Instruction
Since 2012, I have been teaching Healthy Aging: Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Longevity for Northeastern University’s online Master’s in Applied Nutrition program. I also wrote the manual for and lead the Active Aging Nutrition Certification at SCW Fitness Education Company’s Fitness Conferences all over the country, as well as virtually!
William Cobham, of the Cambridge Council on Aging.