Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center is a place where seniors have access to different services in this one centralized area. Our site tour was lead by Paul Downey, President and CEO. As I walked into the building, I noticed seniors were taking advantage of one of the programs called Chair Yoga. The facility also has specific rooms for the elderly to enjoy other activities such as the Show Room (to watch television), Game Room (with games such as dominos and chess), and the Cyber Cafe (a computer lab).
The place has extra rooms for different community organizations to provide access to health, legal, dental, and mental health services for seniors. This provides a safety net for low-income seniors. The center has a large diversity of individuals who speak different languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog. This facility thrives using a “collaborative model” that involves community partners to support the seniors. Meals are another important service that they provide. Paul mentioned the communal dining room was specifically designed to feel like a college campus. It had a modern look, with bright colors on the wall, art dangling from the ceiling, and booths for people to sit in. Before we left, the room was full. Many seniors has arrived to receive their lunch for the day.
The place has extra rooms for different community organizations to provide access to health, legal, dental, and mental health services for seniors. This provides a safety net for low-income seniors. The center has a large diversity of individuals who speak different languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog. This facility thrives using a “collaborative model” that involves community partners to support the seniors. Meals are another important service that they provide. Paul mentioned the communal dining room was specifically designed to feel like a college campus. It had a modern look, with bright colors on the wall, art dangling from the ceiling, and booths for people to sit in. Before we left, the room was full. Many seniors has arrived to receive their lunch for the day.