A senior center is so much more than a building. It is a gateway to the aging network, connecting older adults to vital services that help them stay healthy and independent. Many of San Diego’s senior centers are more than 40 years old, with limited budgets, staff and programs—and some local communities have no center at all. [Read our 2019 report on the state of San Diego senior centers]
We believe all older adults deserve access to the resources they need to thrive. Research shows senior center participants have better health, increased social enrichment, and are more satisfied with their lives. A well-run, properly funded senior center supports its clients’ physical, mental, social, and financial health—helping them to age in place with a higher quality of life and providing outreach to isolated seniors who might otherwise have no one to turn to.