Supporting active, healthy living and aging in place
Social isolation and sustained loneliness can threaten the health and well-being of older adults as they age. TCAA offers programs and services that enhance the quality of life for older adults in our community by maintaining their independence and dignity. We began to offer senior center-based activities in 1976 and added a variety of nutrition services for seniors in 1981. Today, TCAA services prevent seniors from experiencing isolation, loneliness, and serious health risks, as well as food insecurity, so that they can age safely at home and in their community of choice. Our Senior Independence focus combines the best of our senior services experience with our expansive knowledge of the target population and the importance of nutritious food, stable housing, and reliable social connections for healthy aging.
With help from volunteers and donors, TCAA provides a continuum of services to older adults including access to lunchtime meals and activities at Tempe and Scottsdale Senior Centers, food boxes, and home-based supportive services. More than 1,000 seniors in Tempe and South Scottsdale participate in these services each year.
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TCAA works in partnership with nonprofits to assist seniors with securing a roommate to share living expenses.
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TCAA provides hot, nutritious lunches at select Tempe and Scottsdale Senior Centers and delivers meals to home-bound adults in our Tempe and Scottsdale service areas.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors In-Home SupportSeniors in need of assistance with barriers to aging in place can receive in-home supportive services.
How you can help
Senior independence is a cause and a need that extends far beyond TCAA’s capacity. Local businesses and community members can help further our impact by supporting our programming in a variety of ways. Contact TCAA to learn how you can get involved in services that foster senior independence today.
- Provide in-home assistance such as light home/yard maintenance and rides to the grocery store or medical appointments
- Educate your community about issues facing the aging adult population
- Volunteer to help with all aspects of the senior center meal programs, such as taking reservations, setting up the lunchroom, greeting visitors, and serving meals
- Deliver meals and conduct wellness checks for homebound elderly and adults with disabilities
- Serve as a front desk volunteer to help greet individuals, answer phones and assist staff at any TCAA location
- Support the program financially
