NORTHEASTSIDE SENIOR COALITION INC

The north/eastside senior coalition, inc. Has a cultural diversity program with a primary goal to reduce isolation for african american and latino senior adults. The program identifies the barriers that prevent these seniors from accessing community services and assists in removing these obstacles. Programs center around health education, safety and socialization to help building a sense of community. African american and latino seniors increase their knowledge of health issues related to aging, community resources and become comfortable attending community events. All african american and latino senior adults (60 years and older) who reside in dane county are welcome to attend. Latino programs are offered in spanish only. This program coordinates with all dane county focal points to provide information and referral services and coordination of services to avoid duplication. The north/eastside senior coalition, inc. Has been accredited for its outstanding work by the wisconsin association of senior centers since 2002 and by the national institute of senior centers since 2009. Over 150 seniors participated in this program in 2018.

The north/eastside senior coalition, inc. Has a caregiver support program. The primary goal is to provide senior adults the information, support, resources to assist family caregivers with their concerns related to caregiving. The caregiver support program coordinator helps arrange for services, e.g. Respite care, transportation, etc., or helps families understand their options for care. The caregiver support program coordinator gives caregivers access to the information and services that can help them in the often rewarding, sometimes challenging, role of caregiver.

Through funding provided by the dane county department of human services, the north/eastside senior coalition oversees nutritious luncheons for senior adults at two locations on the north/eastside of madison. In addition to a delicious full meal, socialization, entertainment, and educational programs are provided prior to the meal. Guests 60 years of age or older are asked to provide an anonymous donation. Guests under 60 years of age are asked to pay the full cost of the meal ($10.23). During 2018, over 12,000 meals were served to senior adults through the nutrition program.

The north/eastside senior coalition, inc. Also provides a home chore program for seniors. Developed in 1986 to assist frail, limited income senior adults with basic home chores to help them remain independent and in their own homes. The program has grown to include not only individual volunteers but also groups interested in doing a volunteer project for and with senior adults.

The north/eastside senior coalition, inc. Offers weekday social, educational, and exercise programs at warner park community recreation center. Card games, entertainment, day trips, crafts, bingo, intergenerational programs, book discussion groups, caregiver support information and assistance, various support groups, blood pressure clinics, exercise classes, computer assistance, informational presentations, transportation and foot clinics keep our seniors active while generating lots of fun! The activities calendar as well as the dining menu can be found in our monthly newsletter, the golden times, and on our website. During 2018, over 15,000 senior adults participated in the organization's programs and activities.