Newbridge Madison Inc

Diversity and inclusion - provides services to support the african american and latino senior adults by reducing isolation. The program identifies the barriers that prevent these seniors from accessing community services and assists in removing these obstacles. Programs center on socialization and building a sense of community. African american and latino seniors increase their knowledge of community resources and become comfortable attending community events. A secondary goal is health education and safety. Monthly programs and support groups are provided for program participants to increase their knowledge and ability to maintain or improve their health and safety. All african american and latino senior adults (55 years and older) who reside in dane county are welcome to attend. Latino programs are offered in spanish only. This program also includes the other dane county focal points with the goal of providing information and referral services; facilitation of sharing resources within the community and coordination of services to avoid duplication.

Nutrition and dietician - provides nutritious luncheons for senior adults at locations on the east side of madison and in monona. 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. The funding also pays for a licensed dietician to assist in the development of the lunches offered as well as working with individual seniors.

Home chore - provides assistance to 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. Volunteers are matched with a senior adult to provide household assistance and friendly visitation to homebound seniors.

Senior activities - provides weekday social, educational, and exercise programs at various sites in the community. Card games, entertainment, day trips, movies, crafts, bingo, intergenerational programs, book discussion groups, 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!

Volunteer guardian - provides services to dane county adults age 60 and over who are in need of a guardian due to such conditions as dementia or chronic mental illness, and who have no family members or friends able to act as one. The program recruits and trains volunteers to serve as legal guardians for these individuals.

Other - includes other miscellaneous programs and special projects.