This Fall, the West End Y is offering a new program designed to help older family members get active, manage stress, gain greater mobility, and reduce risk of injury.
Our SeniorFit program allows people of similar ages with common interests to stay active in a social atmosphere that includes opportunities to learn, move and get involved in their community. Throughout this 12-week long program, participants will enjoy:
- Group fitness classes that improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. Helping older adults become more agile will improve their ability to recover from trips and stumbles, and in turn, help them avoid fall-related injuries.
- Social Events where they can meet new friends, or spend time with old ones. These events will allow older adults to build relationships with peers, help them feel more integrated in their communities, and give them opportunities to build support networks to help them pursue their health goals.
- Workshops on nutrition and healthy living. These informational sessions will provide resources older adults can use to make healthy choices in response to their changing eating habits, leading to better health for years to come.
- Volunteer Opportunities will allow them to give back to their communities. Participants get to engage in meaningful work while interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds. They’ll feel valued and appreciated by others as a result of sharing their time and knowledge.
Older adults are more likely to be active when they’re supported and encouraged by their families. When you let your parents, aunts, uncles, and other older relatives know that you care about their health, they become more invested in maintaining it. Help your entire family stay active by letting a relative know about our SeniorFit program today!
Please contact Katherine Foster Grajewski at the West End Y with any inquiries: katherine.fostergrajewski@ymcagta.org or (416)536-1166 ext. 480.
