Senior Connect: Assisted Living Outreach

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

The Senior Connect: Assisted Living Outreach at Miami-Dade Public Library System-Lakes of the Meadow Branch, was implemented by library team members in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outreach program targets socially isolated older adult residents that are a part of assisted living facilities (ALF) in Miami-Dade County and is remotely delivered through the Zoom video conferencing platform in collaboration with assisted living facility staff once a month. The program is comprised of a variety of group discussions and games catered to the elderly. Topics for group discussion include food, books, travel, and other areas of particular interest. Since the beginning of the program, there has been a growth in resident attendance and overall engagement. The assisted living facility staff also noted that the program has become a constant among residents and is something they look forward to monthly. The program is ready to expand to other assisted living facilities and recreational centers across Miami-Dade County.