Consumer Health

diabetes.org * 1-800-diabetes

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Go Red for Women

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

Office on Women’s Health

The National Institute of Mental Health

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Consumer Version

diabetes.org * 1-800-diabetes

Medically Reviewed by Mark R Laflamme, MD on February 11, 2016

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Healthy Heart

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

National Institutes of Health

Veterans Crisis Line:
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Understanding Parkinson's

At the YMCA, older adults experience a strong sense of belongingness and a network of friends who provide supportive communities for sustained health and well-being. Through on-going, fun, safe, and engaging programs, activities, and events active older adults increase their self-confidence and sense of achievement while building relationships and celebrating the success and milestones of peers in their community.

A gentle, low-impact program for Seniors to get the heart rate up and get the blood moving! From the DVD, 'Stretch and Strength'

As we age, physical activity helps us attain our goals, maintain our functioning and promote comfort. In addition, routine exercise can help reduce arthritis pain, improve mood, sleep and blood sugar control, as well as affect memory.

TaiChiHealthProducts.org presents Don Fiore sharing Easy Qigong and Tai Chi movements with his Senior students at Sun Lakes, The Terraces, and SCAN Health Plan Arizona. Join in with the exercises.

An additional two multi-service programs target their services to meet the unique needs of special groups of seniors. Adult Day Service Programs are designed for frail elderly individuals who require the services of a specialized staff. Senior Lunch Programs provide a substantial meal and nutrition services to other senior groups. For information on the nearest senior center call 227-8959

The Department of Senior Enrichment provides social services and recreational programs for the town's senior population. It provides services to 16 senior citizen centers and 100 golden age clubs.

The Department of Services for the Aging (DOSA) is dedicated to meeting the needs of North Hempstead’s aging residents who want to stay in their communities and in their own homes as they grow older.

Seniors in the Town of Oyster Bay, age 60 and older, enjoy a wide variety of social and recreational programs provided by the Town and through independently sponsored senior citizen clubs.