Seniors Centers: The Key to Aging Socially and Actively! - with Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

The inspiring Dr. Jaclynn Faffer of Baker Senior Center in Naples is here to talk about their remarkable facility, and the importance of seniors centers to seniors across the country, no matter where you live.You need to listen to this episode!Baker Senior Center is particularly unique and impressive thanks to their brand-new facility, and their three pillars of programming:Social connection & engagement, Health, wellness and prevention resources, and Access to services and supports, to enable someone to age in place."Aging in place" is the euphemism for being able to stay in your home as you age, with a seniors center like Baker giving you the community, activities and resources to keep you social and active.Relying almost entirely on philanthropy and donations, it's a reflection of the importance of a facility like this to the well-being of the community as a whole.Baker helps seniors in all kinds of areas, including understanding benefits, caregiver support, legal aid and more, all under one roof.Then of course there's the programming, with the objective of mental stimulation & encouraging lifelong learning. They offer courses and presentations on everything from reptiles in Florida to healthy living with a Mediterranean diet, writing courses and even a drum circle.There's also the HUGS program. For getting better hugs? Maybe, but in their case it refers to, "Happy Ukulele Group of Strummers."Yes, Baker is a pretty special place and we're lucky to have them in Naples. But seniors centers like this exist all across the country, perhaps the one in your community is a bit smaller scale but the love and support is still there. So do a quick search or ask around to see what you can find, and make the most of this important, dare we say crucial, resource.For more information and resources, visit:https://www.bakerseniorcenternaples.org/---Reach out to the show by visiting our website,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weareoldpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and send me your thoughts and suggestions at [email protected].