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HEALTHY AGING ASSOCIATION
(Home of "Young At Heart" fitness classes)
The Healthy Aging Association is a non-profit public benefit corporation.
The Mission: "to help older Americans live longer, healthier, more
independent lives by promoting increased physical activity and sound health and
nutrition practices".
The specific services we provide are fitness instruction, health, and
nutrition education to adults 50 years and older. Our fitness classes are called
"Young at Heart". All classes are free to adults 50 or older, unless
otherwise stated.
- In Stanislaus County, we offer free strength /resistance and balance training
classes called "Young At Heart". We’ve
recently expanded into San Joaquin County with 3 locations; one in Escalon
and two in Ripon.
- We also have 2 on-going aerobics classes, one at Gold’s Gym on Dale
Road, and the other at the Modesto Senior Center
- Young At Heart cable T.V. program is re-run weekly on Charter and Comcast
cable. Home videos of the program are available for purchase.
- Started a pilot program offering Qi Gong and Ti Chi at the Modesto Senior
Center.
- Offer Fall prevention "No More Falls" presentations .
- Co-Sponsor "Healthy Aging Summit". A
free event for those 50 years of age or older. Free Health screenings
including bone density test, diabetes screening, cholesterol test, stroke
screening and much more... This years event is planned for Friday, October
15th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the downtown Modesto Center Plaza.
For more information or to request an updated class schedule call:
(209)
523-2800
Mailing address: 121 Downey Ave Suite 102 Modesto, CA 95354
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