Have Medicare in New Mexico? Read Now! New Birthday Rule Going into Effect

t’s open season for the deluge of mail and phone calls about Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Should you pay attention to this?

Stay Strong. Stay Independent. SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — September 22, 2026 — Villages of Santa Fe and Bridge to Health NM, in partnership with the University of New Mexico Office for Community Health, are bringing FREE 10-week Otago fall prevention programs to Chimayó and Santa Cruz. Otago is an internationally recognized fall-prevention exercise program designed specifically for older adults. Through progressive strength and balance exercises, participants learn practical w

Exercise is better when we do it together! This September, Villages of Santa Fe is kicking off two programs that make staying strong, steady, and independent something to look forward to.

The New York Times recently called intrinsic capacity “The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Probably Never Heard Of.”

The quarterly meeting of the New Mexico Adult Falls Prevention Coalition focused on fall prevention strategies, resources, and training opportunities.

August and September are packed with opportunities to move more, feel stronger, and build the balance and confidence you need to keep doing what you love!

Even a short dance break can get the heart pumping and the body moving. It encourages us to shift our weight, change direction, coordinate our arms and legs, and respond to rhythm. These are all abilities that become increasingly important as we age.

Ten years ago, Villages of Santa Fe began with a simple idea: help older adults stay active, connected, and independent.

Falls are rarely caused by a single factor; they most often result from a combination of medical conditions, medication side effects, environmental hazards, and changes in strength or balance.