Age certainly has its advantages. And as you grow older and wiser you can look forward to a few special perks, including:

• Things you buy now won't wear out.
• Your eyes won't get much worse.
• You can eat dinner at 4:00 p.m.
• You can have a party and the neighbors won't even realize it.
• You can stop trying to hold yourstomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
• You can sing along with the elevator music.
• You no longer need to think of the speed limite as a challenge.
• You get access to great senior programs for health and wellness, like Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center's Senior VIP Club.

 Orange County is home to one of the fastest growing older adult populations in the United States, expected to grow from around 377,000 people in 2000 to over 690,000 people by the year 2020 – more the current resident population of Washington D.C.!

Along with its population growth, Orange County may also be one of the healthiest places in California for older adults to live, offering some of the most comprehensive preventative and wellness programs and services available.

The Senior VIP Club at FVRH is a free community service and outreach program for older adults. The Senior VIP Club provides greater access to healthcare information by regularly going into the community to present free healthcare education lectures on topics ranging from diabetes to stroke to osteoporosis. Guest speakers are the hospital’s own respected, skilled physicians, who enjoy sharing their knowledge of healthcare in these unique educational settings throughout Orange County —  Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Garden Grove and Stanton, at Senior Centers and senior communities.

Additionally, the Senior VIP Club hosts and promotes annual health screenings and participates in community health fairs and special events that encourage a healthy lifestyle. As an added bonus, all our members receive a free Emergency Medical Card, personalized with emergency contact information, and can include prescription medications currently being taken and information about known allergies. The Emergency Medical Card can be a safe and convenient way to carry important medical information with you in case of an emergency. Club members also receive a free newsletter, highlighting upcoming lectures, screenings and events within the community.

So as you prepare for another year, keep in mind that age has its advantages, and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

To learn more about the Senior VIP Club and to enroll in this free community program, call 714-966-3374 today!