The Division of Senior Affairs in partnership with the division of Arts and Tradition and unique sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Protect of New Mexico is internet hosting Nationwide Senior Well being and Health Day on Could 25, 2022, from 9am-12pm on the ABQ BioPark Botanic Gardens. In an effort to encourage staying lively as a lifestyle for Albuquerque’s older adults, the morning can be full of interactive group train demonstrations, a mini-health honest, fall prevention training, well being screenings, low-impact strolling occasions, and Tai Chi demonstrations within the BioPark’s Japanese Backyard. 

“It’s by no means too late for seniors to begin partaking in common train and making their total wellness a precedence,” stated Anna Sanchez, Director of Senior Affairs. “The hot button is to seek out one thing pleasing, and this occasion provides the chance to pattern quite a lot of totally different actions that may function a motivator for somebody searching for methods to remain lively.”

“At Blue Cross and Blue Protect of New Mexico, we’re dedicated to supporting the well being and wellness of older adults in our neighborhood,” stated BCBSNM President Janice Torrez. “We’re excited to be partnering with the Metropolis of Albuquerque for this particular occasion that provides seniors the chance to find out about alternative ways to keep up a wholesome and lively way of life.”

The occasion’s health demonstrations can be versatile for all talents and can provide free admission for the primary 500 adults 50 years or older, together with one caregiver per grownup. Pre-registration inspired as house is proscribed. Contributors can go to any Metropolis of Albuquerque senior or multigenerational heart to register or name 311 for help.