Community Services
Naples Senior Center at JFCS
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aples Senior Center at JFCS empowers seniors and their families by giving them tools to address life’s challenges, like the isolation and loneliness faced by so many older adults. Located at 5025 Castello Drive, the nonprofit organization provides critical programs and services to those 60 years of age and older throughout Collier and southern Lee counties.
Senior Center
Naples Senior Center opened the doors to the first senior center in Collier County on January 22, 2014. It has since grown to more than 1,400 members. The center is a vibrant place for seniors to socialize, receive services and participate in a variety of stimulating programs. Services and activities are provided in a nurturing environment, helping seniors maintain a healthy, satisfying quality of life, and individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome. The center is open five days a week, offering over 100 different activities, including art and music classes, computer instruction, exercise and dance, movies, lectures, card games, discussion groups, foreign language, book club and other in-person programs. A number of programs also are offered “virtually” online. Annual membership is just $25 per person. There are no additional fees and scholarships are available for those who cannot afford to pay. NAPLES SENIOR CENTER AT JFCS 5025 Castello Drive, Suite 101 Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: 239.325.4444 Email: info@naplesseniorcenter.org Website: naplesseniorcenter.org Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/CEO jfaffer@naplesseniorcenter.org 36
Members of the community are invited to make an appointment to visit the Naples Senior Center. For a full calendar of activities, visit our website at www.naplesseniorcenter.org. The Center’s core programs and services are as follows.
Geriatric Case Management and Senior Outreach
The Naples Senior Center Geriatric Case Management and Senior Outreach program includes a variety of supportive services for frail seniors who are unable to come into the office. The Naples Senior Center Outreach and Support program provides a wide range of additional services addressing the isolation of the atrisk elderly. Among those services are: • Geriatric Case Management • Information and Referral • Friendly Visiting • Volunteer Driving • Telephone Reassurance
Dementia Respite and Memory Support
Naples Senior Center currently has 11 Dementia Respite Groups for men and women who have been diagnosed with CONNECTIONS 2022
Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Seven groups are in Naples and two are on Marco Island. The fourhour highly structured and supportive groups are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals and a corps of highly trained volunteers. Activities include Dakim Brain Fitness, art and music therapy, activities that strengthen language and organizational skills, and reminiscence activities. The groups provide a cognitively stimulating experience in a safe and nurturing environment for the person with dementia and four hours of respite for the caregiver. Caregivers receive support through a variety of programs, including professionally facilitated support groups, individual support, socialization activities and membership in an exclusive Facebook group.
Early Memory Loss Program
Naples Senior Center has an Early Memory Loss (EML) program designed to preserve and challenge cognitive abilities, teach memory strategies and encourage active lifestyles. The program serves individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early memory loss and individuals with a significant concern about their memory. The program is for individuals who are mindful of the challenges they are experiencing and choose to participate in group activities that promote brain health. It is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
Emotional Support Services
Naples Senior Center provides emotional support to older adults and their families. Licensed social workers and counselors assist with challenges
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