Branson Senior Center

Senior Centers Offer Friendship, Fun, and a New Direction to Healthy Living. This would guarantee a future for senior centers, even if our funding ceased.

Senior Centers Offer Friendship, Fun, and a New Direction to Healthy Living

During the early 1980s, the SeniorAge Board of Directors made a standing commitment to help senior organizations achieve local ownership of centers. To fulfill this commitment, SeniorAge began encouraging senior corporations to purchase senior center buildings, with the assurance that we would then rent or lease the build

ing from them for services. The income from our rent or lease payments has helped senior communities successfully work toward debt-free ownership of their buildings. Today, we provide services through 36 senior centers. Our Senior Centers are generally open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and they are managed by an employee of SeniorAge, whose title is Senior Center Administrator. Our centers are committed to serving the full spectrum of seniors, from the healthy, active senior who wants to use a lifetime of skills and experience to make a difference in our community through volunteering, to the frail elder who requires assistance meeting the needs of daily life. Our centers serve as a place for help, hope, and new direction in life. Thank you for visiting our page. The SeniorAge page is intended for informational purposes only. By participating on this page, you agree to comply with the following guidelines:
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11/15/2023

2023 Santa's Little Helper Program Underway Be A Hero to a Senior 2023 Santa's Little Helper Let's Kick off the Holiday Seasion DONATE NOW Guess what - it's Santa's Little Helper time of year and you can help make a senior's Christmas a l

11/10/2023

Here's this month's fraud fact:
It is that time of year again – open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans. Open enrollment occurs annually from October 15 to December 7.

If you are on Medicare, you have an opportunity to change your Part D Prescription Drug Plan and/or Advantage plan during this time.

In order to safely navigate through changes, the Missouri SMP wants you to be aware of the marketing guidelines for the plans. Medicare plans cannot:
• Call you if they have no prior relationship with you.
• Send emails to you if you have not agreed to receive emails from them.
• Mail or call you if you have opted out of receiving communications from them.
• Claim they come from or were sent by Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.
• Make uninvited visits to your home – door-to-door sales.
• Leave information such as leaflets, flyers, or door hangers on your car or at your home unless you were a “no show” for an appointment.
• Talk about other insurance products, such as life insurance annuities, during a visit or meeting about prescription drug coverage or Medicare Advantage.
• Return uninvited to your home after an earlier “no show.”

To avoid becoming the target of abuse or fraud, do not give out your Medicare information to anyone calling you on the phone or emailing you. If the callers are from Medicare or your insurance company, they would already have that information.

If you have questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or Missouri SHIP at 1-800-390-3330. To learn more or report suspected Medicare fraud, call the Missouri SMP at 1-888-515-6565.
This project was supported, in part, by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $662,347 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of , nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government

11/10/2023

Although most of our Senior Activity Centers will be open for Veterans Day, the following will be closed tomorrow:
Mountain View
Mountain Grove
Northview

11/10/2023

Guess what - it's Santa's Little Helper time of year and you can help make a senior's Christmas a little brighter.

If you would like to adopt a senior this holiday season, please reach out to [email protected] for details. You can also make a secure donation online and we'll pair you donation with a senior on Santa's list. www.continuetogive.com/senioragegiving
Simply select the 2023 Santa's Helper designation and make your donation.

Last year, we helped 126 seniors and Santa's list continues to grow.

11/10/2023

All scams are bad, but hospice scams are particularly dangerous. If you or a loved one gets signed up for hospice, this means you will no longer be able to receive curative care – so services like surgeries and some medicines may no longer be an option. This is serious. Please be sure to review your Medicare statements for hospice claims. If you find that you or your loved one is signed up for hospice and shouldn't have been, contact the SMP.

11/08/2023

Election 101: What you need to know about Tuesday’s election Voters in a few counties, cities, and school districts will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide several issues.

11/08/2023

11/08/2023

It’s never too late to continue your education. If you are considering going back to school, wants to help you achieve your goals. There are credits and deductions to help you pay for your education. A variety of programs qualify.

Get started at www.irs.gov/education

11/06/2023

The Branson Senior Center will be closed for in-center dining on Tuesday, November 7th due to the center being a voting polling site. See everyone on WEDNESDAY!

11/06/2023

National Nachos Day is an annual food holiday celebrated on November 6 in the United States and, increasingly, in other parts of the world. This delicious day is all about indulging in one of the most beloved and iconic snacks – nachos! Who's with me, and what do you like on your nachos?

11/06/2023

Thank you L**e for caring about seniors in our community. Your support keeps our wheels turning.

11/06/2023

Mark your calendar for the Holiday Store! It's where kids can find the perfect gifts at kid-friendly prices. Find details at thelibrary.org/holidaystore.

11/06/2023

The change to daylight saving time ⏰ may be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Caregivers can help by following these tips.

11/06/2023

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour tonight.... it's like getting an extra hour's sleep!

11/01/2023

November Newsletter

11/01/2023

Don't waste time or money. Enroll or change your Marketplace Health Insurance plans from November 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024. SeniorAge has trained Navigators who can help you find the best plans available. Call Call (417) 868-9551 to schedule your appointment.

10/31/2023

Ghosts and Goblins come out to play
Every Year on October's final day.
𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖙𝖔 𝖆𝖑𝖑.

This year's favorite candy treats - what's yours?
●Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
●M&Ms
●Snickers
●Hot Tamales
● Skittles
● Sour Patch Kids
● Hershey Bar
● Kit Kat

10/27/2023

The Boil Water Order is still in effect for parts of Oregon County. The Thayer Senior Center is open for activities only.

10/27/2023

SeniorAge employees engage in a great learning opportunity during the 2023 Drury Nonprofit Leadership Conference. We're learning every day how to serve you better. Drury Leadership Collaborative