SeniorLinks
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A program of the City of
Orlando
Office of Communications and Neighborhood Enhancement
Goal
Purpose
How can we start SeniorLinks in our Neighborhood?
Neighborhood Benefits
Individual Benefits
Other Projects and Ideas
Goal
To create networks among
the City of Orlando's homeowners/neighborhood/resident associations and
community-based organizations to identify and establish regular contact with
seniors, especially those who may be home bound.
Purpose
To educate seniors about
emergency preparedness
To inform seniors about the services, activities, and events available to them
Steps to Implementing SeniorLinks
in your Neighborhood
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Elect or appoint a SeniorLinks liaison or create a SeniorLinks committee
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Inform the SeniorLinks Facilitator at the Office of Communications & Neighborhood Enhancement
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Schedule training sessions
with the Office of Communications & Neighborhood Enhancement
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Identify seniors interested
in receiving SeniorLinks information
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Distribute information
periodically to your senior neighbors
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Report program progress and
activities to your association membership and to the Office of Communications
& Neighborhood Enhancement
Benefits
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Informs and educates seniors
about local programs, including emergency preparedness
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Engages youth and families in
regular communication with seniors
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Promotes neighbors helping
neighbors
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Encourages seniors to
participate and contribute to neighborhood life
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Helps seniors with everyday
concerns and needs
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Fosters the ability of
seniors to live independently in their chosen neighborhood
Other Projects & Ideas
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Host a morning coffee get
together for seniors
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Invite seniors to association meetings; escort them, if
necessary
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Encourage social
gatherings/outings with neighborhood seniors
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Encourage neighbors to become
SeniorLinks volunteers
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Set a time before or after
regular association meetings for socializing
Sign Up Now
For Additional Information:
Walter Willis
SeniorLinks Facilitator
Office of Communications and Neighborhood Enhancement
400 South Orange Ave. 2nd Floor
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
407.246.3971 - phone
407.246.3508- fax
e-mail
