Stay Active!
You can gain many physical and mental benefits from exercise. One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to stay active. Here are some activities that you can do to help keep your body moving!
- Walking
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Golf
- Volunteering
- Exercise Class
Click here for a Yoga for Beginners video!
Click here for more tips and exercises for healthy aging
Senior Center
The Waterbury Senior Center is a comfortable and interactive environment that is dedicated to the senior population, age 60 years and older. The center offers wellness programs, computer lab classes and may other fun and interactive activities to help keep your body and your mind engaged!
Waterbury Senior Center Shuttle offers transportation for seniors for medical visits, shopping and recreation activities. The shuttle runs 9am-12pm, M-F. For reservations call, 203-757-5355.
Waterbury Senior Center
1985 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT
203-574-6746
Silver Sneakers Program
Local Places Participating in Silver Sneakers Program
- Greater Waterbury YMCA
136 West Main St.
Waterbury, CT
203-754-9622
https://www.waterburyymca.org/healthy-living/active-older-adults/ - Anytime Fitness
152 Chase Ave.
Waterbury, CT
203-909-6566 - Norm’s Gym
650 Wolcott St.
Waterbury, CT
1-203-527-4621 - Helpful links for healthy exercise:
Exercising with Osteoporosis:
https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/osteoporosis-exercise-rules-follow/
Best Fitness Tips:
https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/25-best-fitness-tips-silversneakers/
Stay Healthy
Preventing Falls:
Prevent Falls at Home: Your 6-Step Plan
Get Regular Check Ups:
StayWell Health Center
Shingles Vaccine:
It is recommended by the CDC that healthy adults 60 years and older get the Shingles vaccine.
Flu Shot:
The Flu can be dangerous for those 65 years and older because of the increased risk of complications from the Flu.
Get your flu shot at these locations:
- CVS Minute Clinic
1279 West Main St. | Waterbury, CT
464 Reidville Drive | Waterbury, CT - Walgreens Pharmacy
11 Meriden Rd. | Waterbury, CT
649 West Main St. | Waterbury, CT