The City of Alhambra offers a multitude of programs and services for seniors that are coordinated through the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.

  Senior Services

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The Department of Community Services offers a wide variety of programs and activities for adults age 60 and over, including recreation, social services, nutrition, and transportation. The Center is also designated as a Focal Point by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging serving the Southwest San Gabriel Valley Community Services Area. It acts as a central access point for information and services to assist senior citizens and their family members.

Alzheimer's Association Safe Return Program: This program, sponsored by the Alzheimer Association Safe Return Program, serves to locate, identify, and safely return persons with dementia who wander and become lost. The Joslyn Center is designated as a registration site for this nation-wide system. For information, call (626) 570-3220.

Case Management Project: The City of Alhambra Case Management Project stands ready to provide free assistance to Alhambra seniors 60 and older and functionally impaired adults 18 and older, as a means to live independently and safely in their homes for as long as possible. The program, co-funded by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, provides information in English, Mandarin and Spanish. Case Management caseworkers can assist in providing contacts concerning Medicare, Medi-Cal and Social Security. They also serve as advocates for medical and mental health referrals, in-home service referrals, transportation, nutritional referrals, counseling and much, much more. For more information, call (626) 570-3220 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - or click here.

Group Grocery Runs: This program offers transportation through the Senior Ride program to several markets in the City on various days of the week. It is a great opportunity for seniors to shop in a group situation and to confer and have conversation with others. A Senior Ride driver is available to assist passengers with their grocery bags on and off the vehicle. There is a maximum four-bag limit per rider.

Home-Delivered Meals Program: This program is designed to provide home-delivered hot meals, at no cost, to home-bound senior (60 years and older). Similiar to the "Meals on Wheels" program, the service is being provided through YWCA/Intervale Senior Servicese. Voluntary donations are always welcome; however, there is absolutely no obligation to donate. The program is sponsored by the City of Alhambra through CDBG funds. Alhambra seniors can sign up for the program directly with Intervale Senior Services by calling (626) 858-8382 and identify yourself as an Alhambra resident (all information is strictly confidential). 

In-Home Registry: This program provides assistance to seniors who may need help them with house cleaning, minor home repairs, personal care, shopping and companion care. Finding the right person to provide domestic assistance can be an onerous task. However, the In-Home Registry program can simplify the process by connecting seniors with qualified, prescreened workers. Pay is negotiated between the senior and the worker. The senior is responsible for paying the worker. For more information, call (626) 570-3220, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Legal Assistance: This program, available through the practice of Carlos Arcos, Attorney at Law, provides free legal consultations concerning wills, trusts, probate and other estate planning matters. Appointments are required and free telephone consultations are preliminary to an appointment. To schedule a phone consultation, call (626) 570-5056.

Listening Devices: This program, available through the Joslyn Center, makes available listening devices for the hearing impaired. For more information, come to the front lobby information desk.

Movers & Shakers Senior Walking Program: This program, co-sponsored by Alhambra Hospital, offers an exciting, ongoing walking program for seniors. It's an excellent program for exercise, a good way to make new friends, and provides a wonderful chance to appreciate the great outdoors. An annual $5.00 membership fee includes a T-shirt and membership card. Don't miss out on the fun and exercise! The group meets at Almansor Park walking track Monday and Wednesday at 8 a.m. For more information, call (626) 570-5056.

Senior Nutrition Programs: The Joslyn Senior Center offers nutritious lunches for seniors from Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. Suggested donation is $1.50. Reservations are required two days in advance and may be made by calling (626) 458-4455, Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants must arrive and pick up their lunch ticket by 10:45 a.m. on any day they intend to have lunch. Special lunch events are often conducted in conjunction with holidays and birthdays are celebrated monthly. Special celebrations are published in the Senior Calendar and Senior Scene, a bimonthly hardcopy calendar published by the Senior Services Division. Another senior nutrition program (not affiliated with the City) is offered through Granada Park United Methodist Church. The N.A.P. Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches for 25 to 45 seniors daily. For more information about this program, call (626) 284-3401.

Senior Advisory Councils: Advisory councils provide advice to the City concerning the needs of Alhambra's seniors. Meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted at the Joslyn Center prior to the scheduled meeting. Such groups include:

• Alhambra Council of Senior Citizens Affairs: Meets the second Tuesday of every even-numbered month at 10 a.m.
• Alhambra Case Management Project Advisory Board: Meets the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.

Senior Scene: This bi-monthly hardcopy newsletter for seniors highlights programs, services and activities offered by the City. Distribution of the newsletter is made to 1,500 individuals.

Social Security Representative: A Social Security representative is available each month to provide information and assist in completing social security, S.S.I. and disability applications. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (626) 570-5056.

Volunteers: The Joslyn Center needs senior volunteers to help out at the Front Desk and to work with Case Management staff. The opportunity provides a great way to meet (and greet) the friendly folks at the Joslyn Center. Case Management volunteers assist in making telephone calls and/or visits to local homebound seniors. Morning and afternoon positions available are available for both volunteer positions. For more information, call (626) 570-3220. All interested volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.