A guide to where seniors can go and play Older people called ‘an underserved group’; centers offer various services

SEAN TONGSON

With people caught up in their everyday lives of work, school and raising families, the unintentional result could lead to the senior population feeling like they are a burden or a hindrance due to physical limitations or increasing needs for basic care and help.

Many people may not be ready to face the thought of an aging family member or friend, but the Brentwood/Oakley/Antioch area has a few senior centers. Below is what they offer.

“The senior population is an underserved group,” said Alberto Maldonado, Executive Director of TreVista Antioch, an assisted living and memory care facility. “Senior Living facilities play a major role in the continuum of life for seniors. Oftentimes, our senior population does not get the respect and reward they deserve. Senior living facilities allow for our seniors to have a place they can call home. It allows them to once again engage in a meaningful life.”

According to the National Council on Aging, senior centers are vital in assisting America’s older adults, helping to connect 1 million older adults to vital community services, with more than 10,000 senior centers working in partnership with community agencies, organizations, and businesses to help