August 21st, 2024 is National Senior Citizens Day. It’s a day that recognizes seniors who have contributed to society and impacted everyone’s lives for the better.
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan honored senior citizens by signing Proclamation 5847, establishing August 21st as National Senior Citizens Day.
A senior citizen is anyone 60 years of age and older. They are pioneers of science, medicine, psychology, civil rights, and more. Their valuable contributions to our communities have made them better places to live. The day honors their achievements and encourages us to support them in living their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible.
In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, Flushing Hospital Medical Center is offering these health tips for older adults:
- Stay physically active for a healthy body and mind
- Stay socially active with friends and family
- Follow a healthy, well-balanced diet
- Don’t neglect yourself, schedule checkups and stick to them
- Take all medications as directed by your doctor
There are many ways that you and your loved ones can observe National Senior Citizens Day, including:
- Donate to a nursing/retirement home- one of the kindest and most rewarding things you can do is to donate essential goods or gifts to a nursing/retirement home.
- Reach out to a senior family member- visit and spend time with a family member who is a senior citizen. If you can’t see them, call them.
- Have fun- if you are a senior citizen, the day is about you. Spend time with your favorite people, and do something fun and exciting. Live it up and treat yourself.
- Take the time to recreate your family’s traditions. Be sure to include your grandparents and other elderly people in your family.
National Senior Citizen Day is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the seniors in our lives. Let’s make them know how much we care about and appreciate them.
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.