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The Department for the Aging joined by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Health + Hospitals and a host of other public and private sector organizations held a comprehensive Healthy Aging Fair for older New Yorkers at Asphalt Green, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side earlier this month.
Over 500 residents from across the city attended to participate in a day filled with free screenings, activities, and demonstrations designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles, and help them confidently age in place. More than sixty exhibitors offered classes including cooking, dance and yoga, as well as the opportunity to ask health professionals medical and prescription drug advice, and free blood pressure, hearing, and dental screenings.
The event took place during national Falls Prevention Awareness Week, designed to educate older adults about the dangers of falling and how to prevent related injuries. Participating organizations distributed educational materials and resources on preventing falls at home, during activities, and while running errands to support their well-being and continue living independently.
“The Healthy Aging Fair highlighted the wide range of resources the city offers to support New Yorkers and their caregivers, and how easily accessible they are, regardless of where you live or your culture or heritage,” said NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. “By partnering with our colleagues in government and the private sector, residents experienced firsthand the community-care model we implement every day. If residents want to learn how to access aging services and resources, they can call Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) for more information.”
“At Asphalt Green, our mission is to transform lives and build community through sports, fitness, and play for all. We help bring older adults together in the community and help them to live healthier lives. We are grateful for partners such as the Department for the Aging in helping make this possible,” said Jordan Brackett, chief executive officer, AsphaltGreen. “We are proud to host this year’s Healthy Aging Fair, an event that will showcase how Asphalt Green and other health and wellness organizations build community for our city’s older adults.”
“We are proud to support NYC Department of Aging in promoting health and wellness through a focus on important prevention activities to continuously improve health outcomes in the communities where we serve our members. Humana is committed to achieving the best health for seniors and events such as these make the most direct impact to that goal” said Vaishali Patel regional vice president, operations, Humana Inc.
“At MetroPlusHealth, we are thrilled to be part of the NYC Healthy Aging Fair and to work alongside our partners in promoting the well-being of older New Yorkers,” said Erin Drinkwater, chief of governmental relations & strategic partnerships, MetroPlusHealth. “We are committed to ensuring that our seniors have access to high-quality, low-cost care to live their healthiest lives. I am proud to help empower our community and contribute to their continued vitality.”
“NewYork-Presbyterian is delighted to support the Healthy Aging Fair. We are proud of our longstanding collaboration with the NYC Department for the Aging to provide health education for older adults across New York City,” concluded Anne Sperling, vice president of government and community affairs, New York-Presbyterian.
