Senior services available in Orlando

Here are a few Central Florida organizations and nonprofits dedicated to providing resources that help ensure local seniors can continue to age happily and healthily.

Senior Resource Alliance

Since 1985, Senior Resource Alliance has been helping seniors, age 60 and older, in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. SRA informs them about the many state and federal programs available and assists seniors in applying for them. SRA also offers a range of programs like utility bill assistance, free health and wellness workshops, the CyberFence app that protects seniors from online scams, and more.

Call the SRA helpline at 1-800-963-5337 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for help in finding what programs may be best for you. Find more information at SeniorResourceAlliance.org.

City of Orlando Senior Connections

The City of Orlando has a large network of senior neighborhood centers for residents 55 and older to join a range of activities, classes, social groups and educational opportunities. Two main facilities, the Mayor William Beardall Senior Center and the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center, are often lively with events and programs. Another 12 satellite locations are open around the city with a smaller selection of programs and shorter opening hours.

Contact the Beardall Center at 407-246-4440 or visit them at 800 S. Delaney Ave. to find an activity for you.

The L. Claudia Allen Senior Center can be reached at 407-246-4461 or visited at 1840 Mable Butler Ave.

Locations for the 12 satellite sites can be found at Orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/FPR/Senior-Connections.

One Senior Place

Located at 715 Douglas Ave. and 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, One Senior Place has two resource and shopping centers for a range of senior-related products and services. They also offer information services, counseling, educational events and classes ranging from fall prevention to movies and choirs.

Call 321-323-7325 for the Brevard location or 407-705-2042 for the Greater Orlando location for any questions or a free consultation about what services may be best for you or your loved one. More information is also available at OneSeniorPlace.com.

Orlando Senior Help Desk

An online resource for all information needed to “navigate the senior maze,” the senior help desk seeks to make sure that Orlando seniors know everything they need to know.

Seniors can visit OrlandoSeniorHelpDesk.org or call the help desk at 407-678-9363 with any questions about available resources, how to apply for different programs, and concerns about housing or healthcare.

Orange County Senior Services

Orange County offers a range of services, events and programs to encourage local seniors to connect, engage with their community and remain active. Events range from informational (like their “Building Strong Bones” classes) to active (with “Dancing for Joy” workshops); there is something for everyone.

With two recreation centers, the Renaissance Senior Center at 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail and the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex at 99 E. Marks St., there is always something interesting going on.

Call 407-836-7446, email OfficeOnAging@ocfl.net or visit OrangeCountyFL.net/CommunityFamilyServices/SeniorServices.aspx to find upcoming events and services.

Seniors First

Focused on nutrition, in-home care and medical equipment, Seniors First is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life. They offer a Meals on Wheels program that delivers food to homebound seniors age 60 and older, as well as an emergency meal program for those facing a crisis.

Seniors First also has a food pantry at 5395 L.B. McLeod Road that is open on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more information and to apply for their programs, visit SeniorsFirstInc.org or call 407-292-0177.

(FACEBOOK.COM/NEIGHBORSNETWORKFL) Neighbors Network

Focusing on helping seniors remain in their own homes, the Neighbors Network organizes volunteers to assist with everyday tasks and chores. Along with daily in-home assistance, they also offer special discounted tickets and events to theaters and museums, as well as hosting monthly lunch-out events.

Membership with the network costs $300 annually or $93.75 quarterly for an individual and $400 annually or $125 quarterly for households of 2 to 3 adults. Adults 55 and older in Maitland, Eatonville, Winter Park, Casselberry, Fern Park, Orlando (north of Colonial), College Park, Baldwin Park and Altamonte Springs are eligible for membership.

Apply online at NeighborsNetworkFL.org or call 321-209-2775 to have an application mailed to you.

Senior services available in Orlando

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