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Senior Options Program
Welcome to the Kennedy Center’s Senior Options Program, where we provide older adults with disabilities the opportunity to explore alternatives in their lives and give them choices relating to work, social and leisure experience, community involvement and self-awareness.
Our program site, located in Trumbull, provides a level of security, safety and comfort that is enjoyed by participants and staff alike.
History of Senior Options
The Senior Options Program began in 1989 as a part-time work, part-time activity program to facilitate the transition from work to retirement activities for consumers aged 55 and older. Today we provide services for up to 30 participants ranging in age 55 to 75 on a full-time basis.
Services
With a program staff of seven, we are able to provide individualized services and offer our highly diverse (in terms of culture, age, interests and abilities) group of consumers supportive transition to non-vocational opportunities.
A staff R.N. dedicated to the Senior Options group provides ongoing assessment and monitoring of health status as well as offer support groups for consumers, coordination of resources for caregives, and in-service trainings for staff and consumers alike.
A typical program day includes:
- Health and physical fitness programs
- In-house and community social, recreational, educational and therapeutic programs
- Community service involvement
- Intergenerational programs
- Support groups
- Weekend “getaways”
- Cultural enrichment
- 1:1 and group counseling
Academic Training Site
Since 1995, the Senior Options Program has served as an excellent training ground for students of seven surrounding colleges and universities in the areas of gerontology, human services, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, counseling and psychology. Several of the interns have gone on to become valuable employees of the agency.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Senior Options Program welcomes volunteers who would like to share their talents on a one-time or ongoing basis in areas such as: Woodworking, painting or drawing, needlework, singing, crafts of all kinds, writing, cooking, photography, or music appreciation. We also encourage volunteers who would like to share their musical talents, to bring their (well-behaved) pets for a visit, to play board games, to read out loud or tell stories, or to let others experience the world through photographs and stories of their own travels.
Certification
In February 2003, the Senior Options Program was awarded a three-year certification as an Adult Day Center under the guidelines of the Department of Social Services.
Staff Composition
Program Manager
Program R.N.
Case Specialist
Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
Community Activity Coach
Personal Care Aide/Drivers (2)
Interns and volunteers
Contact Information:
Valerie Seldon, Senior Options Manager
Senior Options Program
40 Lindeman Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611
Phone: (203) 372-2111
Fax: (203) 372-2126
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