Today in the United States there are 46.2 million people who are age 65 and older (SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau). By 2050, this number will almost doubled to 84 million. According to the Centers of Disease Control, two out of every three older Americans have multiple chronic conditions. the cost to treat this population accounts for 66 percent of the country's health care budget. If you're in this demographic: You need the Y!
Come visit us. We'll host to Open the Y days, specifically for individuals age 65 and older, with our community partners including 1776 Senior Care, Glen Ellyn Public Library and Wheaton Park District. You can participate in educational presentations; try group exercise classes; enjoy social club opportunities, lunch and more! Lunch begins at noon, followed by entertainment. For detailed schedule of offerings, for more information or to RSVP for lunch, contact Monica Flores at 630.547.2005 or mflores@ryallymca.org.
