Healthy Seniors Day offered fitness and vital resources to Central Florida elders

Staying independent as you age can mean finding new ways to keep moving — and knowing where to turn for support.Hundreds of Central Florida residents had a chance to explore both on Wednesday during Healthy Seniors Day, a free community event hosted by Senior Resource Alliance and the YMCA of Central Florida.All 15 YMCA Family Centers in six counties hosted community activities like pickleball, Zumba, and aquatic exercises. Senior Resource Alliance provided tai chi and fall prevention classes in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard counties.Beyond exercise, the event connected older adults and their families with information about Medicare counseling, local assistance and other services.Attendees learned about Senior Resource Alliance’s Elder Helpline, SHINE Medicare counseling, and its Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Prevention Program. Other organizations shared local resources, and YMCA staff provided info on memberships and programs.Senior Resource Alliance also distributed storm