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Senior Centers for Older Adults

Recognized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) as a community focal point, senior centers have become one of the most widely used services among America's older adults. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults like you every day.
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Facts and Benefits About Senior Centers You Probably Didn't Know

Feb 10, 2021
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How Senior Centers Serve Older Adults

How Senior Centers Help Connect People to Support and Community

Oct 02, 2024
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How Senior Centers Help Older Adults Save Money

Mar 30, 2022
The Wood County Senior Center in Ohio keeps expanding its reach to help improve the lives of older adults in rural Ohio.

Bone Health Education at Senior Centers: Why It Works

Oct 16, 2024
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Senior Center Spotlight: Morrisville Senior Servicenter and SCSEP are Making a Difference for Older Adults

Sep 28, 2022

Share Your Senior Center Story

Understanding Federal Funding for Senior Centers

Share Your Senior Center Story

Help us learn from one another by sharing your story of how your senior center is improving the lives of older adults in your community. 

The Arbutus Senior Center in Baltimore County, Maryland, is one of 21 area senior center whose members are on a council that's key to deciding things like programming and priorities. Learn more.

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