Whether you are physically challenged and/or an older adult who now finds loneliness, boredom, and/or isolation to be presenting problems, these are “solvable” or you do have options and choices.  There are community agencies, social day programs, senior centers, virtual senior centers, friendly visitor and volunteer programs that are all worth learning about.  Gathering information about resources to meet your individual needs is possible.

There are swimming sessions (accessible of course) for persons with Multiple Sclerosis.  There are day programs and groups for people with Parkinson’s Disease.  There is now a program to bring a senior center to your home (you are provided with a desk-top computer, a large touch screen monitor, a small video camera, a microphone and broadband internet service).  There are, as many know, the Able-Ride/Nice Bus Para-transit and other similar transportation options in certain communities.  The Nassau County Department For Senior Citizen Affairs/NY Connects at 516-227-8900, and The Long Island Center For Independent Living at 516-796-0144 are great resources for older adults and people with disabilities.