Comprehensive senior services

Dr. Jaclynn Faffer President/ CEO

Baker Senior Center Naples is often referred to as a “one-stop shop” and the “central address for senior services.” On Oct. 3, we celebrated our 1,500th new member since opening our doors in our new building in January. Our total membership is over 2,000. We are the perfect example of continuity of care, as accessing our three major services is seamless.

What are the three major services offered by BSCN? And how are they accessed? First and foremost, all our services are provided to adults 60 years of age and older.

Service No. 1 –Member programs

Baker Senior Center has more than 40 different programs enabling members to socialize, stay active and learn, giving them the tools to address life’s shifting challenges. Membership is $60 per year, which will be increasing to $100 per year as of Jan. 1, 2024.

Service No. 2 –Clinical Services

• Mental Health Counseling – licensed clinical social workers provide support for adults 60+ struggling with life-cycle issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss and relationship issues. Many insurances accepted. Center membership is not required.

• Geriatric Case Management – helps older adults combat loneliness and isolation as well as access to services that will enable them to age in place with safety and dignity. Our Holocaust Survivor Program, funded by Federation, is a significant part of this program, as is our food pantry.

Service No. 3 –Cognitive Health Center

We offer evidence-based services for adults 60+ struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In addition to our 4-hour structured dementia respite programs, caregiver and socialization programs are a vital part of cognitive health services. The fee for respite groups is $45 per session, which will go up to $55 in January. Scholarships are available. All services are provided by professionals credentialed in their fields of practice.

While these are discreet services, it is not unusual for individuals and their families to use more than one, and possibly all, of our programs.

If you are interested in any of the services we offer, or have questions, please contact us at 239-325-4444. Or better yet, stop by for a visit!