Elders Program
Native American Community Services has been providing services to the Elders since 1992. The Elders Program mission is to enhance and provide services that will enable elders to live a more productive, healthy lifestyle and ensure basic needs are met.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Social Activities
- Personal Assistance- Limited
- Healthier Lifestyle Strategies-Limited
- Information/Referral
WOULD I BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES?
You are eligible for Elders Services if you are:
- Native Elders residing off-territory in Erie and Niagara Counties
- Over the age of 60 (although we welcome Elders 50+ for Social Events)
ERIE COUNTY SERVICES:
Well-balanced nutritional luncheons are held the first and third Mondays in Erie county except on holiday Mondays. They may include guest speakers on a variety of topics as well as door prizes and bingo. The time is 11:30am-2:30pm.
Elders Services also provides social activities, such as Native craft groups, fund raising events, movies and field trips which are planned according to the interests of participating Elders.
NIAGARA COUNTY SERVICES:
A luncheon is held every Tuesday at 11:30am in Niagara County at the John A. Duke Senior Center located at 1201 Hyde Park Boulevard.
NEW PROGRAM!
Stay tuned for details.
- To provide Elder witht the opportunity for regular, culturally relavent, social, and recreational congregate activites.
- For Native American Elders to become better aware of services and benefits available to them, as assisting elders with access to these services.
For info or an appointment, contact Vivian Bradley, Elders Manager, at 716-874-2797.
Agency hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.
