Florida launches "Healthier You" website for seniors: HealthierYouFL.com
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Sarasota, Florida - Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo and Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham have launched healthy aging resources on the Florida Department of Health’s 'Healthier You' website - at HealthierYouFL.com - and in promotion on October 18, 2023, visited the Winter Haven Senior Adult Center to discuss healthy aging habits that support balanced nutrition, prevent cognitive decline, and promote overall wellness,
Florida has the second highest elderly population in the nation, with more than 6.1 million seniors calling Florida home.
Healthier You is a one-stop resource for Floridians to access tips and recommendations on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Healthier You outlines preventive strategies to provide older adults with information on steps they can take to support their overall health, with a focus on healthy eating, bone and joint health, physical activity, brain health, and risk reduction for falls, which is the leading cause of injuries among Florida residents ages 65 year and older.
“By investing in daily health habits, you can maintain a healthy body and mind as you age,” said Dr. Ladapo. “For example, implementing a diet that provides sufficient Vitamin D and calcium can help support your joint and bone health in the long run. Additionally, staying active through exercises tailored to meet your physical needs, such as low-impact movements like dancing and aquatic exercises, can also help prevent common health issues those 65 and older may experience.”
“It is critical that our Florida seniors have access to resources that improve and maintain their lifestyle habits to ensure healthy aging,” said Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham. “The expansion of Florida’s Healthier You initiative will draw a focus on tips to improve bone and joint health, which is especially important for older adults. I am honored to recognize Bone and Joint Health National Action Week to continue supporting initiatives that assist our cherished seniors!”
For more information and resources, visit the Healthier You website at HealthierYouFL.com or the Florida Department of Elder Affairs website at ElderAffairs.org.http://HealthierYouFL.com.
About the Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.