Exploring the Benefits of Senior Centers When you hear the term “senior center,” what comes to mind? For some, it might conjure images of nonstop games of bingo, or quiet afternoons spent knitting. And while knitting and bingo are certainly activities you might encounter—and enjoy participating in—at a senior center, summing up the experience with these stereotypes doesn’t do credit to the depth and breadth of activities available at today’s senior centers. These vibrant community hubs are continually evolving to meet the diverse needs and interests of older adults, offering a wide range of activities, services and opportunities that cater to a modern, active lifestyle. Read more
Rose on the Go Rose on the Go is here to redefine your experience of aging. We understand that active older adults like you want more than traditional senior center activities. That’s why we bring exciting opportunities directly to your community, ensuring that you can participate in programs that fit your lifestyle, without being bound by a single location.... Read more
Rose Centers for Aging Well Rose Centers welcomes everyone to enjoy our wide range of activities. From dance classes to gardening clubs, we cater to every interest while making important connections. Read more
Rose Centers for Aging Well Volunteer Use your skills and interests to enrich the programming at one of our Rose Centers for Aging Well. Read more
Tips for Connecting with a Senior Center Senior Centers are a vital community resource for older adults, providing a wide variety of programs, services and supports, and enabling older adults to remain active and engaged, while combating social isolation and loneliness. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that “Today, almost 10,000 senior centers serve more than 1 million older adults every day.” It can be intimidating or challenging to initially connect with a senior center. Here are some practical tips to get started. Read more
Ways to Manage Social Isolation The negative impact and detrimental effects of social isolation remain an important topic. The AARP Public Policy Institute’s 2018 study “highlighted social isolation as the new silent killer – a major risk factor for a host of conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and early onset dementia.” AARP defines social isolation as “occur[ing] when people withdraw and become disconnected from family, friends and community” and reports, “… nearly 1 in 5 Americans 65 and older are socially isolated”. Given these startling statistics, what are ways we can reduce our risk and manage social isolation? Read more
