Uplifting our Older Adults

We are committed to promote the wellbeing of our elders and reduce loneliness and isolation impacting our senior community members. Our older adults programs aim to support our African elders by providing culturally relevant activities and events as well as connecting them to trusted community resources that improve health and livelihoods.

Older Adults Programs

Our Commitment

Creating a community where our elders feel culturally connected, informed, and valued

Programs

Baobab Senior Circle (BSC)

We provide a conducive environment for immigrant older adults to connect with their peers, share experiences and pass down cultural knowledge through storytelling, oral history, music and other art forms.

What to expect

Safe space for sharing cultural knowledge and experiences
Intergenerational dialogue
Networking
Peer emotional support
Field trips and a lot of fun activities

Community ElderConnect (CEC)

We dedicate our time to empower our older adults by providing one-on-one tailored information on trusted and affordable community resources.

What to expect: referrals to a range of services

Disability services
Accessible transportation
Healthcare
Mental health
Wellness exercises
Housing support
Affordable food and ethnic grocery stores
Language assistance

Past Workshops

Falls Prevention with Safe Communities

Discovering Resilience and Balance

To improve the health of our elders in the community, the African Center is partnering with Safe Communities to learn about how adults (55 years and above) can prevent falls and gain their balance. Through our older adults program, we are reducing the information and resource gap among our African elders in Dane County.