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4 SENIOR PROGRAMS
2019
Senior Centers
The New Castle County Senior Centers are open to
anyone 60+ years. They offer lunch and an opportunity
to meet new friends and engage in other social or
health-related programs. Many also offer home delivered meals. Most offer activities, medical
transportation, referral services for caregivers, day trips for
shopping, health-screenings, and more. Flu or pneumonia shots are often given during
the fall months. Disease prevention and health education seminars are offered throughout the year. Some also offer health seminars, dances, support groups, crafting, and parties.
Seniors and Caregivers can benefit from a variety of programs in our area.
M O T Senior Center
302-378-4758
300 S Scott St, Middletown www.motseniorcenter.com 8:30am–4pm, Mon–Fri
Offers nutrition program, information and referral, recreation, home bound meals for the disabled, some transportation for members, Alzheimer support group, and a pharmaceutical assistance program.
Senior Citizen Services
AARP............................................................ 888-687-2277 Information, advocacy, and service.
Adult Protective Services...............800-223-9074 Provides assistance to disabled adults (18 years or older).
Alzheimer’s Association..................800-272-3900 Alzheimer care, support, and research.
www.alz.org
Arthritis Foundation .........................800-283-7800 Take control, we can help.
www.arthritis.org
CARE Delaware ..................................... 800-223-9074 Caregiver Assistance—Respite—Education www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd/caregive.html
ContactLifeline Helpline.................800-262-9800 Anonymous and confidential 24-hours a day. www.contactlifeline.org
DE Div. of Services for Aging .......800-223-9074 Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Care, Senior Center Programs, and a variety of other services. www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/index.html
Delaware Energy Assistance........302-654-9295 Catholic Charities assisting low income households with energy costs.
Delaware Senior Olympics............ 302-736-5698 Delaware residents 50 and over are invited to join Delaware Senior Olympics for fitness, fellowship, and fun!
Easter Seals DE and MD..................302-324-4444 Ensuring all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. www.de.easterseals.com
Elder Law Program
New Castle County ........................... 302-575-0666
Kent County ......................................... 302-674-3684 Providing legal assistance to any Delawarean age 60 or over. www.declasi.org
Meals on Wheels..................................302-737-5747 Delivering meals to seniors in their homes, allowing them to remain independent. Contact the agency in your county.
Newark Senior Center........................ 302-737-2336 200 White Chapel Rd, Newark, DE 19713 www.newarkseniorcenter.com
Volunteer Delaware 50+
New Castle County...................................302-255-9882 Provides volunteer opportunities for seniors.
Social Security
Administration .....................................800-772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute...............................302-831-7600 Providing opportunities for adults 50 and over to learn, teach, and travel with their peers.
www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu
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