Have a meal. Catch a ride. Stay Connected.
Community Bridges’
senior programs provide opportunities for seniors to retain their health, independence and social connection. Elderday Adult Day Health Care,
Lift Line and Meals on Wheels not only meet the nutritional and medical needs of seniors, but fight isolation and keep seniors connected to their community.
Elderday Adult Day Health Care
offers high-quality day services for adults with complex medical conditions. This supportive community allows participants to stay independent and in their homes for as long as possible, while giving family members and caregivers well-deserved respite. During the pandemic the program adopted a new system of remote services for participants to meet their physical and mental health needs and help them stay out of institutional facilities.
To receive services please visit communitybridges.org/elderday or call (831) 458-3481.
In addition, a new program was developed with several community partners to meet the needs of seniors staying at home. The
is a free online program that brings enrichment activities like yoga, art, music and support groups to seniors in their homes at no cost. It overcomes the digital divide to connect seniors to their community, engage in activities to improve cognitive processes and combat isolation. Low income seniors can receive a free tablet to help them join classes and stay connected. 2,700 classes were conducted in 2020! The Senior Center Without Limits is a partnership with Community Bridges, the City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Parks and the City of Watsonville. To learn more and take a class go to communitybridges. org/scwol.
Lift Line provides over 60,000 door-to-door rides to seniors in Santa Cruz County. This free services takes seniors to medical appointments, ensuring access to crucial medical care. During the pandemic Lift Line expanded to provide rides to other essential services and participated in the Great Plates project. To find out if you are eligible for services please visit communitybridges.org/liftline or call (831) 688-9663.
Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals, a quick safety check and much-needed human connection to homebound seniors. This year, the number of seniors receiving home-delivered meals doubled and the program will serve over 160,000 meals!
During the long months of the pandemic we have been a lifeline to seniors and ensured the unhoused seniors we serve continued to receive daily meals. To sign up to receive meals please visit communitybridges.org/ mealsonwheels or call 831-464-3180.
Thank you to our generous donors who have helped us sustain our programs! If you would like to protect seniors that have contributed to our communities for generations, and ensure continued access to the vital services these programs provide, please visit communitybridges. org/donate today.