Sylvia L. Poitier and Theodora S. Williams
Senior Center
Services
The Senior Center hosts three programs: Adult Day Care, Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, and the Independent Seniors Program. Take a look below for further details on each program!
Clients from all three programs benefit from activities including arts and crafts, board/card games, brain exercises, guided physical exercise, educational classes on topics such as health & wellness and technology, special events, field trips, and shopping assistance trips which are scheduled every week. Meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) and transportation are provided daily, and a licensed practical nurse is on duty daily to monitor participants’ physical condition and well-being.
EHEAP
Our Center offers the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) to qualifying senior citizens in the community. EHEAP assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency (Department of Elder Affairs). Contact our Center for further information.
Adult Day Care
The Adult Day Care program is specifically designed to meet the needs of frail, elderly, and dementia clients. A complete line of recreational activities and therapeutic programs enhance awareness, self-motivation, flexibility, and physical involvement.
Independent Seniors Program
The Independent Seniors program provides seniors aged 60 and older the opportunity to socialize with one another and interact through recreational activities.
Alzheimer Disease Initiative
​ The Alzheimer Disease Initiative program provides services to individuals aged 60 and older who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or some other related memory disorder. The program provides a friendly, safe, and protective environment for clients who do not require institutional care can maintain mental capacity when possible, and can engage in therapeutic activities designed to delay or impede future loss of functionality. Respite and case management services are provided Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
Transportation
Transportation is available to and from the center on the Center's private bus or through Broward County Transit paratransit program (TOPS). The Center’s private bus provides the transportation for all field trips and shopping trips.