Remember ME - You Me and Dementia

September 1, 2004

USA: Seniors Are Happy as Punch at Arizona center

AHWATUKEE, PHOENIX, ARIZONA (The Arizona Republic) September 1, 2004:

Bingo boards, applesauce, the wafting scent of cinnamon toast and the homey storefront confines notwithstanding, the seniors at the Ahwatukee Senior Center are a happy lott.

Activities at the center include:

Clubs and classes - Arts & crafts, travel club, oil painting

Social activities and entertainment - Trips, monthly birthday recognition, special events

Games - Bingo, checkers, Pinochle, Scrabble and various card games

Fitness - Active older adult fitness taught by certified YMCA instructor, low impact aerobics, strength & stretching

Health and education - Health screenings, computer instruction, speakers, weekly continental breakfast

Lunch is served Monday through Friday. Lunch reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Meals are planned using nutrition guidelines for older adults.

Home-delivered meals: This program offers delivery of meals for homebound frail, elderly and disabled clients under certain qualifications and by referral only.

Advocacy and Assistance program staff are on site and available for appointments to identify areas of needs and assist with community resources.

Transportation is available and Center staff can help with registration for Reserve-A-Ride or information on other area transportation.

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