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Healthy Aging Fair shows older New Yorkers why

New York City is a Great Location to Age-In-Place

More than 500 Residents Took Part in Demonstrations Designed to Promote Active Lifestyles

OUR BUREAU
day’s Healthy Aging Fair to provide
New York, NY information about the state’s medical
cannabis program, educating old-
he Department for the Aging er New Yorkers about the potential
joined by the Department of
THealth and Mental Hygiene, health benefits of cannabis to sup-
port their well-being,” said Cannabis
NYC Health + Hospitals and a host NYC Founding Director Dasheeda
of other public and private sector or- Dawson. “We also encouraged those
ganizations today held a comprehen- interested in exploring new opportu-
sive Healthy Aging Fair for older New nities to consider employment and
Yorkers at Asphalt Green, on Man- entrepreneurship in the expanding
hattan’s Upper East Side. legal cannabis industry. As this sector
Over 500 residents from across
the city attended to participate in a grows, Cannabis NYC will continue
working to ensure that older adults
day filled with free screenings, activ- and all New Yorkers can reap the
ities, and demonstrations designed health and economic benefits of can-
to promote healthy and active life- nabis legalization.”
styles, and help them confidently age “At GrowNYC, we’re thrilled to
in place. More than sixty exhibitors partner with the New York City De-
offered classes including cooking, partment of Aging to provide edu-
dance and yoga, as well as the op- cational resources that connect our
portunity to ask health professionals city’s older adults with regional ag-
medical and prescription drug advice, riculture and increase their access to
and free blood pressure, hearing, and fresh, locally grown fruits and vege-
dental screenings. tables” said Daneille Foster-Russell,
The event took place during na-
tional Falls Prevention Awareness director of education, GrowNYC.
“At Asphalt Green, our mis-
Week, designed to educate older sion is to transform lives and build
adults about the dangers of falling community through sports, fitness,
and how to prevent related injuries. and play for all. We help bring old-
Participating organizations distribut- er adults together in community and
ed educational materials and resourc- help them to live healthier lives. We
es on how to prevent falls at home, are grateful for partners such as the
during activities, and while running Department for the Aging in help-
errands, to support their well-being ing make this possible,” said Jordan
and continue living independently. Brackett, chief executive officer, As-
“Older adults are the founda- missioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. ment for the Aging to promote and
tion of so many families and com- “By partnering with our colleagues even celebrate health.” phalt Green. “We are proud to host
this year’s Healthy Aging Fair, an
munities across the city” said Deputy in government and the private sec- “New York City is a great place to event that will showcase how Asphalt
Mayor for Health and Human Ser- tor, residents experienced firsthand grow old, and the City’s public health Green and other health and wellness
vices Anne Williams-Isom. “Today’s the community-care model we im- care system is proud to support the organizations build community for
Healthy Aging Fair showcased the plement every day. If residents want Healthy Aging Fair,” said NYC H+H our city’s older adults.”
vibrancy of this community as well to learn how to access aging services President and CEO Mitchell Katz, “We are proud to support NYC
as resources and supports for older and resources, they can call Aging MD. “Everyone knows that we take Department of Aging in promoting
adults, caregivers, and family mem- Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212- care of all New Yorkers without ex- health and wellness through a focus
bers. Ultimately, our administration 244-6469) for more information.” ception, and the screenings and activ- on important prevention activities
is committed to delivering what New “We want New Yorkers to have ities today are a great first step to ac- to continuously improve health out-
Yorkers need to thrive at every age. more years in their lives as well as cessing care that everyone deserves. I comes in the communities where we
Congratulations to NYC Aging and more life in those years,” said New want to thank Commissioner Cortés- serve our members. Humana is com-
all their partners on a wonderful York City Health Commissioner Vázquez for her commitment to old- mitted to achieving the best health
event.” Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “But what does er New Yorkers, and to ensuring they for seniors and events such as these
“The Healthy Aging Fair high- health really look like? In practice, have the information and resources
lighted the wide range of resources it is events like these. It is staying to make important decisions about make the most direct impact to that
goal” said Vaishali Patel regional vice
the city offers to support New York- up to date on screenings, it is learn- their health.” president, operations, Humana Inc.
ers and their caregivers, and how ing healthy recipes, and it is staying “Older adults are a vital part
easily accessible they are, regardless active. It is also joyful, with dancing, of our community, and prioritizing Photo Credit: New York City
of where you live or your culture or celebration, and togetherness. I am healthy aging ensures they thrive. Department for the Aging
heritage,” said NYC Aging Com- so happy to partner with the Depart- Cannabis NYC was proud to join to-

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