ARE HERE TO CONNECT THE SENIORS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

noticing what is going on. If you see someone who needs help, be an advocate by helping them find local resources or encouraging them to call us. The public hearing is a great place to bring up situations that may need our assistance,” reminds Sadler. “Get to know your neighbors. Do you live near a senior? Check on that senior.”

Reflecting on the big picture, she notes, “I look at everything we do as advocacy.”

From meals to transportation, all the programs at SCOA spring from advocacy aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of seniors in southwest Georgia.

“As an area agency on aging, our mission is larger than just being a program provider, though,” she points out. “It’s not about us just serving you meals. It’s about us making sure that there is funding to feed all the seniors who need meals. It’s about us listening and then giving voice to the issues that matter for the aging population. We are here to connect the seniors of southwest Georgia to any resources they may need so that they thrive at this time in their lives.”

Senior Centers exist to enrich the lives of senior citizens through programs and services that improve their health and wellness, decrease loneliness and isolation, and provide social, economic, and education opportunities to enhance their quality of life. Nutritious meals are served to people age 60+. Participants enjoy activities, exercise, special events, and engaging programs.

Senior Centers are reinventing themselves to meet the needs and desires of the aging baby boomer generation. In response to this upcoming active generation of seniors, our senior center programs have been operating under a new model – the Senior Center Without Walls. The program offers the same components as a physical senior center but utilizes partnerships within a community to deliver services to seniors outside of a brick-and-mortar building.

Partnering with county-local restaurants and activity providers, Sowega Council on Aging funds meals and activities for seniors within our 14-county service area Monday through Friday.

This program has been so popular that we are at capacity for congregate meals with over 1,000 clients in the program and over 800 on the waitlist. For activities, please contact the providers listed on this page directly.

Giving back to your community can be a most rewarding experience. At Sowega Council on Aging, we know that seniors have a wealth of knowledge.

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country. Volunteers who serve in our RSVP program choose how, where, and when they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.

Our volunteer process is simple and includes a background check for the safety of our seniors. Seniors serving seniors - this is the foundation of our volunteer program.

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