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<br />(3) A Wellness Center promoting and supporting a long, but healthy life, <br />(4) An Agency Services Center , on-going support, at the center from human <br />service departments and non-profit agencies for well older adults as well as <br />the frail elderly and their families. <br />(5) A Volunteer Opporfixnity Center that promotes community involvement <br />and the utilization of the skills and talents of seniors now and future <br />boomers, <br />(6) Food Service Center, that would promote healthy eating and <br />nutrition/cooking education, <br />(7) An .Emergency Day Shelter for seniors (esp. 30% of seniors who live alone) <br />who would know that during disastrous conditions (ice, hurricane, etc.), that <br />they can come during the day to a generator ready facility. <br />(8) A Leisure and Education Center to meet the various leisure, education, social <br />needs of seniors <br />(9) A Transportation Assistance Center for many seniors who no longer drive, <br />live alone and depend on others for transportation, <br />Summary of Programs and Services. List below are the proposed Services and <br />Programs categorized by Day, Evening and weekend to serve this varied older <br />population both retired and others still working. <br />Dav Programs and Services <br />Proposed ]Flours 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. <br />1. Information/Referral <br />Personal Services- Information and help telephone line staffed Mon-Fri., walk-in <br />consultations, community resource information, benefits information, navigation <br />of health care and insurance systems, the public transit systems, Long Term Care <br />system and educational materials on a variety of aging and disability issues. <br />Group Activities -Regularly scheduled community educational presentations, <br />speakers available upon request, monthly newspaper article, TV series: In Praise <br />of Age <br />Special Events -Community Resource Fairs, Scam Jam, Housing Options. <br />2. Health and Wellness <br />Personal Services -Therapeutic massage, Physical Function assessments, blood <br />pressures checks, flu shots, cholesterol and glucose screenings, dental screenings, <br />Fit Feet Clinic, medication management, individual exercise counseling, fitness <br />center <br />Group Activities -Fitness classes such as aerobics, strength training, Tai Chi <br />yoga, Feldenkrais, Bones for Life, Stretch and Swing to the Big Band Sound <br />~ecial Events -Orange County Senior Games, Mall Walking Program, National <br />Senior Health and Fitness Day Celebration, annual health fair, special <br />presentations by UNC faculty and students <br />