South Boston's Healthy Aging and Wellness Collaborative

South Boston's Healthy Aging and Wellness Collaborative, made possible by Tufts Medical Center, takes a community-centered approach to increasing access and services for older adults. The Collaborative integrates the collective strengths and expertise of three members of the SBANP: Fourth Presbyterian Church, South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (SBNDC), and South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) to provide an expanded, coordinated network of services for older adults in South Boston.

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All programming promotes resilience and social connection. Specific programs include Peace by Piece group sessions, traditional "chair" yoga for older adults, strength-training exercise classes, educational workshops, and more. The Collaborative offers evidence-based health education, nutrition and fitness programs, and regular health screenings to identify risk factors and encourage healthy lifestyle changes - all at no cost to participants. 

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Our efforts focus on all older adults in South Boston, to help them maintain both physical and mental well-being while staying engaged in their community. 

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For more information, contact Erin LaMonica, Community Initiatives Coordinator, elamonica@sbnh.org