A Senior Guide STL series

Living Well as We Age

Practical ways to stay active, connected, and engaged in everyday life—with guidance and resources for older adults and caregivers across Greater St. Louis.

The series

A practical place to begin.

Start with movement. Return as the series grows to explore everyday nutrition, social connection, and caregiver well-being.

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September 17, 2026 · 5-minute read

Getting Active After 60: Start Where You Are

A practical starting point for choosing movement you enjoy, asking the right questions, and finding welcoming places to be active around Greater St. Louis.

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Healthy-aging resource collection

Find your next connection.

Use these starting points to explore classes, community activities, and support. Confirm fit, cost, and availability directly before joining.

Movement & connection

Gateway Region YMCA

Explore Active Older Adult programs, group exercise, and social activities. Ask your local branch about class adaptations, accessibility, schedules, and membership costs.

Explore older-adult programs

Community programs

Aging Ahead

Browse programs, activities, and opportunities for older adults. Check each listing for its location, registration instructions, and availability.

Find programs and activities

Learn at your own pace

CDC physical activity guidance

Understand the activity recommendations for adults 65 and older and how to work toward them according to your abilities and health conditions.

Read the activity guidance

Local health support

Primary Care & Health

Explore the local health resource pathway, including MÉDA in Florissant, a Senior Guide STL Founding Resource Partner. Discuss personal health and activity questions with your care team.

Explore primary care

For the people providing care

Caregiver Support

Find practical guidance and local starting points for caregiver education, respite, and help organizing care.

Find caregiver support

Getting there

Transportation Resources

Explore transportation options when getting to a class, appointment, or community gathering is part of the challenge.

Explore transportation

External resource links reviewed September 17, 2026. Listings are informational and do not imply a partnership or endorsement. Paid resource relationships are identified where applicable.

Choose what fits you

Before you book a class.

A welcoming program should make it easy to ask questions and understand what to expect.

Ask about beginner, seated, and adapted options.
Confirm instructor experience with older adults.
Check accessibility, parking, and transportation.
Understand membership fees and cancellation terms.
Discuss health or mobility concerns with your healthcare professional.

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