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4 SENIOR PROGRAMS
2020
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.
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
Delaware Division 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
Seniors and Caregivers can benefit from a variety of programs in our area.
M O T Senior Center
302-378-4758
www.motseniorcenter.com
300 South Scott Street, Middletown
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.
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 Road, Newark, DE 19713 www.newarkseniorcenter.com
Volunteer Delaware 50+
New.Castle.County.................................. 302-255-9690 Provides.volunteer.opportunities.for.seniors.
Social Security Administration.........800-772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute............................................... 302-573-4486 Providing.opportunities.for.adults.50.and.over.to.learn, teach,.and.travel.with.their.peers. www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu
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