Healthy Aging Program


Healthy Aging Program

Health Advocates’ Healthy Aging Program strives to help older adults remain healthy, active, and connected to their community. Programming is designed to improve physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. We offer a wide array of activities, in person and online, some weekly and others on various dates throughout the year. All offerings are free of charge. For a list of upcoming activities and dates/times, please view the most recent monthly calendar on our website or go sign up here for regular updates.

Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Living Better by Design: Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Our Living Better by Design Team, which focuses on home safety and fall prevention, will provide you with a variety of solutions to help you maintain a high quality of life, at home.

Knowing that falls at home can have a major impact on your life and the ability to remain vital and independent, Health Advocates maintains a steady focus on fall prevention through:

  • Home consultations conducted by our team

  • Presentations about home safety and organization

  • Providing free assistive equipment (canes, wheelchairs, shower chairs, etc.)

Our Home Consultations

We offer free consultations, scheduled at your convenience, to recommend suggestions on ways to make your home safer and easier to navigate. Our team will provide you with individualized solutions to enhance your flooring, lighting, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen safety to help you remain in your home for as long as possible.

To arrange for an at home consultation, call Josh Krasner, Living Better by Design Coordinator, at 212-980-1700 or josh.krasner@hafop.org. This program is supervised by noted home safety expert, Rosemary Bakker, MS, interior designer, gerontologist.

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness activities offered throughout the city and online form the backbone of Health Advocates’ Healthy Aging Program.

Our exercise classes have achieved great success in helping participants remain active. These classes, which are offered in-person and online, are designed to improve physical agility, flexibility, balance, circulation, and lead to a decrease in tension and stress. All with the goal of promoting strength, mobility, and an active life.

Classes are taught by trained instructors who have experience working with individuals in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. The classes include:

  • Strengthen and Tone

  • Tai Chi

  • Reiki

  • Dance

  • Basic Exercise

  • Alexander Technique

  • Chair Yoga

In addition to our exercise classes, regular presentations from health experts explore common health issues such as changes in hearing, vision and mobility, and most importantly the need for regular exercise and proper nutrition. Speakers representing a wide variety of fields regularly offer presentations and a forum to ask questions and address concerns.

Socialization

Healthy social interaction, engagement, and emotional stimulation reduce isolation, loneliness, and depression. Health Advocates recognizes this vital need among participants and offers the following activities:

  • Saturday Movie Matinees

  • Dance Lessons

  • Organized visits to points of interest throughout New York City (museums, parks, events, etc.)

  • Afternoon game groups

  • Seasonal holiday lunches and entertainment

  • Writing workshops

  • Harmonica classes

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Each month brings new and exciting developments offering a continual array of new and engaging activities. 

Intergenerational Technology Help

Young people are always up to date on the latest technology and are happy to share what they know with the Health Advocates community. High school and college students as well as other young adults meet individually with participants to to answer questions about cellphone, tablet, iPad, and laptop use.