Older Americans Month - May 2013

John Mitty Friday, May 10, 2013

“Unleash the power of age” (Administration on Aging - AoA) as the  Eastern Long Island Hospital Senior Options and Solutions Program celebrates Older Americans Month during the month of May in cooperation with the Town of Southold Human Services and the Mental Health Association Suffolk County. 

Eastern Long Island Hospital invites all local senior citizens to join us at the Southold Town Human Resource Center, located at 750 pacific Street, Mattituck, for special events that apply to older Americans. The following events are as scheduled:

5/15: 11:30am-12:15pm

• Blood Pressure Clinic

5/17: 10:00am-12:00pm

• Independent for Life:  Nelida Zoeller, Falls Prevention Coordinator of Suffolk County Department of health, speaks on how to live independently.

5/22: 10:00am-2:00pm

• Veterans Mobile Health Care Event

5/24: 11:00am-12:00pm

• Safe Medication Practice:  Ray Krupski R.Ph., MBA, Director of Pharmacy at Eastern Long Island Hospital speaks about medications.

5/29: 10:30am-1:00pm

• Senior Health and Wellness Fair:  Free information, fun, and raffles!

 

“In 2010, 40 million people age 65 and over accounted for 13% of the total population in the United States. In 2030, the number and proportion of older Americans is expected to grow significantly to 72 million, representing nearly 20% of the population,” says the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

While Eastern Long Island Hospital provides the necessary services and quality care to older Americans year-round, this month is a perfect opportunity for the hospital to show special appreciation. To learn more about the activities and events scheduled above, call 631-298-4460. 

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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