New York State Office for the Aging
DAVID A PATERSON - Governor
MICHAEL J. BURGESS - Director
Senior Citizen's Help Line 1-800-342-9871
MICHAEL J. BURGESS - Director Fitness and wellness programs are available at many senior centers, congregate meal sites and other local sites. Your local office for the aging also has information on medication management, health fairs, flu shots and more.
Eat a healthy diet for the nutrition your body needs to stay well!
Stay active and exercise. It's never too early or too late to start!
Awareness, prevention, and early detection can keep you healthy! There are a wide variety of steps you can take to delay or prevent many of the diseases and conditions that are the leading causes of death and disability.
You are a partner in your health care. Use medications properly. Ask your doctor, ask your pharmacist and avoid drug interactions!
Remember, drugs are powerful substances and must be used wisely.