Monroe County Senior Center

Bingo isn’t just for grandma anymore

The image of bingo is traditionally that of a big hall with bad lighting, a monotone ball caller and grandmas with 30 bingo cards fastened to a table with adhesive tape. Rhythmix Bingo has changed the old feel of bingo into an evening filled with music, dance, live entertainment, celebrity ball callers and a whole...

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home. Help your parents stay active without busting your budget.

Transportation Options for Seniors Who Don’t Drive

How to Help Aging Parents Maintain Independence After They No Longer Drive The biggest fear most seniors have about turning over their car keys is that they will lose their independence. As …

AgeWell Rides connects seniors with drivers

The service matches volunteer drivers using their own cars with senior citizens who are in need of transportation.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

5 Ways to Stop Senior Citizen Scams

How can you protect a senior citizen you love against the growing scourge of elder fraud? Here are 5 tips from Consumer Reports.

Virtual Resource Helps Older Adults Find Their Place

A new web resource helps older adults navigate the sometimes confusing world of long-term care.

Senior tech helps baby boomers come of digital age

Senior Meal Sites Are More Than Food

Find out why senior meal sites are important for your County.

What Your Training May Not Have Taught You About Caring for Older Adults

Though many clinicians work with older adults every day, they may not be aware of the best ways to identify and treat delirium.

Food Services for the Elderly

Discover why America has turned to food services like Meals on Wheels to help elderly loved ones stay nourished, happy and healthy.

Is Rehab Center PT/OT for seniors necessary?

After an accident or injury, the seniors lose their mobility, and due to their slow healing ability, resuming normal daily activities can get delayed.

Transportation Software as a Partner in Making Senior Centers Better

Senior Centers provide a rich and engaging experience with many benefits, and we help better make that happen by providing transportation software.

What Normal Aging Should Look Like: Home Care Alone Is NOT the Answer

Lifesprk Whole Person Senior Care - What Normal Aging Should Look Like: Home Care Alone Is NOT the Answer

Safely Exercise at Home with the Help of Senior Home Care

For homebound adults, exercise at home, with the assistance of a professional in-home caregiver, is the perfect way to improve health. Learn how here.

The Ripple Effects of Senior Centers

Words and actions can be like ripples on a pond, quietly changing hearts and minds. Reflecting on 13 years at NCOA, the driving force behind any success I’ve had is the commitment and caliber of senior center professionals who shared their expertise, time, and passion by volunteering for NISC.

Real food replaces supplements in senior dining snack program

Smoothies, shakes and snacks made with whole ingredients are increasing the quality of life and cutting costs at the same time.