Got Plans for May 27? You Should. Here's Why…

Wednesday, May 27 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day

​Recruit your friends. Make a plan. Celebrate your health. National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation's largest annual health and wellness event for older adults, and a perfect moment to take stock of how you and your friends are caring for yourselves.

At Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ), we've spent more than 125 years helping older adults throughout Northern New Jersey live safely and comfortably at home. We know firsthand that small, consistent steps toward better health make a big difference over time, and that everything is better when you do it together!

​So this year, we're encouraging you to reach out to your friends right now and make a plan to get moving on May 27. You don't need a gym membership or a fancy fitness routine, just a little intention and good company. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the day that you can share with friends:

1. Take a group walk. Pick a favorite park, trail, or neighborhood loop and invite 2–3 friends to join you. Aim for just 20–30 minutes, and your heart, bones, and mood will all thank you. Then pick out a nice bench and have a good chat about making this a walking club.
2. Sign up as a group for a senior fitness class. Many senior centers, YMCAs, and community organizations host free or low-cost yoga, tai chi, or chair exercise classes. Check your local listings for May 27 events!
3. Host a healthy potluck. Eating well is part of fitness, too. Instead of an oversized or rich restaurant meal, invite your friends to a nutritious potluck meal. Ask each friend to bring a delicious dish, explain what makes it healthy, and share recipes. 
4. Connect with your community. Look for local fitness events, senior centers, or wellness fairs near you focused on National Senior Health & Fitness Day.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day is more than a date on the calendar — it's an opportunity to invest in the years ahead.

Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about healthy aging and how to successfully “age in place” while avoiding hospitalization and nursing homes. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency.

​Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148.

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The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Passaic counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence.

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