Department of Health and Social Services Library

Wellness Wednesday: Senior Health and Fitness

Senior Health and Fitness Day

The last Wednesday of May is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Every year, this day is celebrated to acknowledge the importance of health and fitness in seniors' daily lives. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the holiday. We would like to take this day to highlight helpful links and resources provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) as well as showcase resources available through the DHSS Library.

DSAAPD - Useful Links for Health and Wellness
General Wellness Information

• AARP's Health and Wellness
• Helpguide
• National Wellness Institute

Exercise/Fitness Information

• American Heart Association - Get Moving!
• Center for Disease Control's Physical Activity Tips
• National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
• National Institute on Aging - Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life
   

DHSS Library - Resources on Aging and Elder Care

• Aging and Elder Care LibGuide - One page of resources including helpful links, journal titles, and books
• Aging and Elder Care book collection - print books available at the DHSS Library with a DLC library card