One of the goals of the Department for the Aging is to encourage seniors to follow a healthier lifestyle. The Health Promotion Unit provides a vast array of services to educate and promote good health practices.
Senior volunteers are trained to lead health promotion activities at senior centers and other sites throughout New York City. These programs include exercise classes, discussion groups, blood pressure monitoring and walking clubs. The Health Promotion staff provides on-site training and all necessary equipment to implement and maintain these activities.
Other services include free lectures on a variety of health education issues that concern all senior groups. These topics include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, falls prevention, medication management, insomnia and memory.
Get Your Free Copy of the Stay Well Exercise Manual.
The Stay Well Exercise manual offers a well balanced series of exercises and routines for seniors of all abilities. Presented in a user friendly layout the book offers lots of options for anyone seeking to exercise at home.
To get your free copy of the Stay Well Exercise manual you must reside in New York City and be over 60 years of age. Only one copy per request. The manual will be mailed to your home. Quantities are limited.
