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Older New Yorkers Gather in Foley

Square for National Older Adult Health

and Fitness Day Event

Nearly 1,000 Older Adults Gathered in Foley Square for Laughter Yoga and Stretch Exercises,

Promoting Health, Fitness, and Year-Round Activities at Older Adult Centers Across the City

OUR BUREAU These movements help expand range
of motion for daily tasks, such as
New York, NY
reaching overhead or turning to look
ovement is medicine, and both ways before crossing the street.
for older New Yorkers, stay- The event also featured a Laugh-
Ming active took center stage ter Yoga session, which combines
at NYC Department for the Aging’s breathing and movement techniques.
(NYC Aging) National Older Adult This approach has been shown to
Health and Fitness Day celebration at reduce stress, reduce social isolation,
Foley Square. The event brought old- and boost overall mental and physi-
er adults together for a joyful day of cal well-being.
movement, laughter, and community. “A healthy lifestyle should be ac-
Nearly 1,000 older adults cele- cessible and enjoyable for everyone
brated the importance of physical at any age,” said Daniel Baker, MD,
activity in supporting healthy aging. President of Northwell Lenox Hill
The event was part of NYC Aging’s Hospital. “We’re honored to have
ongoing 50th anniversary celebra- joined New York City’s Department
tion. for the Aging in empowering older
As the agency continues its mis- adults through movement and com-
sion to implement programs and ed- munity connection.”
ucate the public about the services National Older Adult Health
available to help New Yorkers age Health and Fitness Day’ as we move, with neighbors, every step supports and Fitness Day is one of several
in place, today’s activities reminded dance, and laugh. We are laser-fo- independence and well-being. As we events NYC Aging is hosting this
participants that staying active is not cused on delivering resources and mark 50 years of service to older New year in celebration of five decades
only essential but also easier — and supports to older New Yorkers as we Yorkers, we remain committed to of service and advocacy on behalf of
more fun — than many realize. work to ensure that they are able to providing opportunities for healthy older New Yorkers. As part of the
“It is vital that our older adults live and thrive in New York City.” aging in every neighborhood through agency’s mission to educate the pub-
have every opportunity to stay “This event is a celebration of our centers, programs, and partner- lic about aging issues and provide
healthy and active, but also, to have movement, connection, and possibil- ships.” services to help New Yorkers age in
fun,” said New York City Mayor Eric ity,” said NYC Aging Commissioner After receiving red noses and place, today’s celebration showed
Adams. “Every year, we look forward Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. “Exercise pom poms, participants began with that staying active is not only im-
to bringing out more of our older is essential to aging well. Whether bend and stretch exercises designed portant, but also fun.
adults for ‘National Older Adult it’s stretching, walking, or laughing to improve flexibility and mobility. Photos: NYC Department for the Aging

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