Program Details...
The goal of the Senior Center program is to provide support to participants, ages 50 and over, allowing them to continue to live a healthy, independent life.
Program components include:
As the neighborhood we serve has aged, so have our participants. Although our Senior Center is open to those 50 and over, most of our current participants are between 70 – 90 years old.
Most people want to avoid institutionalization as they age. Research shows that the more support seniors have as they grow older, the more able they are to “age in place,” remaining in their own homes.
The social interaction and relationships with others that are developed in the Senior Center are key to preventing isolation.
Many of our participants no longer cook, and being able to have a hot meal with us every day helps with their health and nutrition.
Transportation is another key need for our seniors. Many could not attend the program without the door-to-door transportation that is provided. Further, the agency helps connect volunteer drivers with seniors to provide rides to medical appointments.
Program components include:
- Drop-in center & supportive services
- Nutritious lunch daily
- Transportation
- Case management
- Health & wellness activities
As the neighborhood we serve has aged, so have our participants. Although our Senior Center is open to those 50 and over, most of our current participants are between 70 – 90 years old.
Most people want to avoid institutionalization as they age. Research shows that the more support seniors have as they grow older, the more able they are to “age in place,” remaining in their own homes.
The social interaction and relationships with others that are developed in the Senior Center are key to preventing isolation.
Many of our participants no longer cook, and being able to have a hot meal with us every day helps with their health and nutrition.
Transportation is another key need for our seniors. Many could not attend the program without the door-to-door transportation that is provided. Further, the agency helps connect volunteer drivers with seniors to provide rides to medical appointments.