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Programs are designed as a socialization mechanism for older (mature) adults, ages 55+, who do not normally have access to activities that would improve the general quality of their lives. Included in this component is a senior volunteer aides program that provides a vehicle for the elderly helping elderly in basic living and socialization activities.

Highlights - Visually impaired seniorshave been mainstreamed to engage in social educational activities with sighted seniors who assist them with mobility. Seniors have engaged in informational workshops such as fire safety, health and blood screenings, nutrition, energy efficiency, budgeting and financing. Senior have also initiated monthly community dinners, with proceeds to help support special field trip activities. 

Seniors Self-Sufficiency

Program is designed to provide the elderly with self-esteem and personal enhancement skill activities related to dress attire, personal hygiene, personal appearance and basic computer learning.

Elderly Nutrition

Program provides nutrition guidelines and information that will increase seniors level of knowledge and understanding about appropriate foods and their health; to develop safety workshops that will maximize participants’ level of knowledge about safety in their home and environment.