Support Groups for Stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's meet regularly at the center. Family members may obtain information and support to assist them in caring for an aging parent or relative. The Social Day Program offers a supportive environment for adults facing life changes, enabling them to live at home and to remain active within a community setting. A registered nurse and other caring professional staff work with families and other health care professionals to meet the individual social and medical needs of participants and their families. Transportation Shuttle buses which access the downtown shopping area as well as the Ballardvale section of Andover are available to elders at no cost.
Schedules are available at the senior center which is on both routes.
Information regarding the application process, schedules as well as the volunteer medical transportation program may be obtained by contacting the center. A strong core of volunteers makes it possible for us to provide many programs and services. Monthly programs on a variety of health topics are available, including health screenings and clinics, as well as classes in healthy cooking, aerobics, tai chi, line dancing, easy exercise and strength training. A drop in health clinic is held weekly at the center to provide blood pressure screening and counseling. The Friends is a private nonprofit organization committed to funding the new senior center and to creating an endowment to address the needs of Andover seniors in the future.