PROGRAM & SERVICES UPDATE

As stay-at-home orders begin to evolve, Aster Aging is closely monitoring updates from the CDC and public health authorities for guidance on how to proceed with our programs. Older adults are at higher risk for COVID-19; re-opening our senior center dining rooms is not the same as re-opening restaurants. The health and safety of the seniors we serve, as well as our sta and volunteers, is our top priority.

We are working on plans for a phased re-opening of our Senior Centers this summer. Our intention is to not re-open all activities at the same time, but instead to begin with those that lend themselves most easily to ensuring needed social distancing. We will let everyone know when detailed plans and dates are set. In the meantime, we invite you to continue to enjoy our Senior Center meals through curbside Pick-Up & Go service. Hot meals are available each weekday, along with up to a week’s worth of frozen meals.

Aster is continuing our other services with added safety precautions. Last week, our Meals on Wheels team delivered almost twice as many meals to homebound participants compared to the number we served before the pandemic began. Our Home Care team continues to provide housekeeping, personal care and respite for older and disabled adults. Neighbors Program volunteers continue to help with grocery shopping, trips to doctors’ visits, and more. Our Outreach / Social Services team is just a phone call away to help in accessing food and other basic need resources, including helping seniors sign up for benefits. Please call us if you or an older adult you know would like more information about our services.

At all times, Aster remains grounded in our mission: to empower and support East Valley older adults and their families to remain independent and engaged in our communities. Thank you for your patience and your