Looking for a Senior Center Near You? This Map Can Help
- Elder Love USA
- 13 hours ago
- 2 min read
For many older adults, a senior center can be much more than a place to spend the afternoon. It can be a place to connect with others, stay active, enjoy new activities, and find help with everyday needs.
Senior centers offer different programs and services depending on the community.
Some provide meals, exercise and fitness programs, social activities, hobby groups, educational programs, and organized trips.
They can also play an important role during extreme weather.
Some senior centers serve as cooling or heating centers, giving older adults a safe place to go when temperatures become dangerously hot or cold.
Many senior centers can also help connect older adults with other community resources, such as transportation, tax assistance, legal services, and other public benefits. For someone who isn't sure where to turn for help, a local senior center can be a useful starting point.
Research has linked participation in senior center programs with benefits such as better health, more social interaction, and greater life satisfaction and well-being.
Find a Senior Center in Your Community
If you or someone you know is looking for a senior center, finding one nearby can be a good place to start.
CalMatters, a nonprofit newsroom, has created a map that makes it easier to find senior centers and other community centers.
You can use the map to explore what is available in different communities and identify centers that may offer programs or services you are looking for.
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