One of the most vulnerable populations in communities across the world is seniors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17.6 percent of the population in our community is over the age of 65. And as we age, we become more vulnerable to health problems and disease.
The Live Well Senior Program at Adventist Health Glendale is a free wellness program designed to enhance senior health and improve quality of life. Anyone 60 and older is eligible to join. The free membership includes access to daily exercise classes to keep you moving and strengthen your body as well as educational webinars where physicians discuss the latest treatments, warning signs and advancements on aging.
The program is currently being offered virtually through Zoom and members are enjoying exercising, learning and socializing from the convenience of their homes. They connect virtually every day, and it has become part of a healthy routine. While the online program has seen terrific growth over the past two years, a hybrid model is being developed for the near future, offering more ways to connect through both online and in-person events. Technical training is offered for all members who need assistance with email or Zoom. One advantage of this training is that members become familiar with technology and gain the skills necessary for telehealth visits with their physicians.
Educational webinars with physicians and hospital departments continue to be the cornerstone of the program. Additional education is provided by local community partners such as the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Heart Association. Weekly programming includes a variety of exercise classes and Bingo. Live Well Senior Program members receive a weekly e-newsletter along with daily links to each activity. For more information or to join the program, please visit our web page at AdventistHealth.org/LiveWell. For additional questions, please call the Live Well Senior Program office at (818) 409-8354.
