Once upon a time, there were two lonely organizations. They both catered to seniors in the community day-after-day and were doing a good job of it. One day, they were both looking on the web and found that they were just alike. I guess you can say they were one of the lucky cases of online dating. One organization's name was WISE and the other's name was Healthy Aging. After some time, they decided to make it final and get married. If you know a senior, or are one, who would love to gain some independance and live a healthier elderly life, then you should come see the people at WISE & Healthy Aging. Although the main office is located in Santa Monica, there are over 2000 facilities, so there is bound to be one near you.
What this organization offers are many services that cater to the needs and hardships of elders. Since it can become hard for elders to do the simple day-to-day tasks, and handle other mishaps that may come up, WISE & Healthy Aging has many different programs that are designed to make life 100% more comfortable for the "aging."
Funded by AARP, WISE & Healthy Aging is able to do amazing things in an attempt to make life better for the elders. At the Service Center on Pico Blvd., 60 seniors, some at the early stages of various mental and and physical ailments, come to fellowship, do exciting activites, exercises, and more. For those who can't afford it, they don't have to worry one bit because scholarships are available. Another thing that truly struck me about this organization is how commited and involved they are with making sure there is nothing for the seniors to worry about. Another city-funded section of this organization is the adult aid. They do in-home visits to make sure things are in order. They offer daily money management for those who can't do it themselves and help getting bills paid on-time. Their outreach in these efforts are inspiring to me.
There are so many more ways in which WISE & Healthy Aging help the community. To see how you can get a loved one, or yourself involved, just check out the website. It's never too late to have a productive, exciting life!
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