During National Senior Center Month, we honor the crucial role that senior centers play in combatting social isolation and loneliness faced by so many older adults. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are highlighting how senior centers have quickly pivoted to provide these vital connections remotely.
In normal times, senior centers are a vibrant, action-packed setting with seniors enjoying exercise and dance programs; mahjong and other card games; classes in art, music and film; and various educational seminars. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, most senior centers have been forced to close their doors, making it more important than ever to find new and creative ways to engage older adults.