SRDA - Senior Resource Development Agency - Nutrition Program
230 North Union Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado, 81003
Counties Served: Colorado - Alamosa, Bent, Chaffee, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo
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About SRDA - Senior Resource Development Agency - Nutrition Program
The mission of SRDA is to provide programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for the senior community of Pueblo and increase opportunities for independent living. Through its inclusive structure, symbolized by SRDA's umbrella logo, the agency ensures that Pueblo area senior citizens and other frail and handicapped persons maintain as healthy, self-reliant, and independent lifestyles as possible. In 1994, thanks to a combination of public and private funding, the Joseph H. Edwards Active Adult Center was built in downtown Pueblo at 230 North Union Avenue. Our impressive facility, located near the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project, City Hall, Historic Union Avenue District, and senior apartment complexes, houses the SRDA offices and our many comprehensive programs. For seniors who like to stay physically and socially active, SRDA Recreation offers a variety of social and leisure activities for those age 50 and older. At SRDA, you'll find a variety of affordable fitness classes, including strength training, yoga, chair aerobics, and line dancing. In addition, we offer classes for computers, acrylic, sketching, oil and watercolor painting, and other fun, inexpensive workshops for arts and crafts. On a daily basis we offer pool tables, free exercise machines, a big-screen TV with movie players, and a computer room, with internet access. Or, you might enjoy one or more of our weekly game groups, such as bridge, pinochle, chess, Scrabble, dominoes, and Mah Jong. For our more crafty seniors, we also host monthly and biweekly groups for quilting and knitting. The friendly staff at SRDA Recreation welcomes you, and anyone age 50 or older, to call or stop by any weekday to enjoy our programs and activities.See More
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SRDA - Meals On Wheels
Nutrition 230 North Union Avenue, Pueblo County, Pueblo, Colorado, 81003Established in 1971, SRDA has evolved into a comprehensive, coordinated service delivery system that provides a wide range of senior and intergenerational services. In many regions senior programs are fragmented throughout the community, causing duplication and gaps in service. Our elected officials and community leaders recognized the value and importance of combining several programs under oneumbrella organization, resulting in minimal overhead administrative expenses. SRDA has long been recognized as a model program, whose mission is to provide programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for the senior and disabled community of Pueblo and increase their opportunities to live in the comfort of their own home. Currently twelve departments are housed at SRDA providing a variety of services that include: Meals on Wheels, Nutrition and Congregate Meal Sites, Transportation, School Crossing Guard Program, Foster Grandparents, Handyman and Homemaker Program,Lifeline, Ombudsman, ADRC/211 and Recreation.
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Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years. As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away our independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.1 in 4 older adults lives alone, with 1 in 5 feeling lonely. Social isolation among older adults is associated with an extra $6.7 billion in Medicare spending each year. Nearly 9.5 million seniors are threatened by hunger, with more than 5.5 million of which are food insure or very low food secure. MEALS ON WHEELSMeals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal since its inception, to support our senior neighbors to extend their independence and health as they age. What started as a compassionate idea has grown into one of the largest and most effective social movements in America, currently helping nearly 2.4 million seniors annually in virtually every community in the country. Frequent in-home visits provide unique opportunities to meet nutritional needs, combat social isolation, address safety hazards and provide holistic care.CONGREGATE MEALSCongregate meals offer nutritional and social benefits. They bring seniors together to enjoy meals. Seniors often have a difficult time cooking interesting meals for themselves. SRDAs delicious meals provide great nutrition that will keep seniors healthy as well as providing an outlet where seniors can create friendships and get to know other seniors in their area. SRDA offers transportation for seniors that are interested in congregate meals, but do not have the ability to drive themselves. In addition to serving healthy meals, the program presents opportunities for social engagement, information on healthy aging, and meaningful volunteer roles, all of which contribute to an older individuals overall health and well-being. SRDA has over 10 sites throughout Pueblo County to join.Senior Nutrition programs help decrease food insecurities that many older adults experience, in addition to decreasing isolation. For more information call: 719-543-0100.Editors Note: This article was submitted by Tara Morrow, SRDA Deputy Director. For more information, contact the SRDA Active Adult Center at 719-554-8900.