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  • Crimes of the 21st Century posted August 14, 2019
    If you search “crime of the 21st century” on the internet, what do you think would be the results? Did elder financial abuse and scams cross your mind? Unfortunately, these crimes have become so prevalent that they have earned this title. Financial scams typically go unreported, but they are
    Category: Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Scams, Elder Abuse
  • Dementia Friendly Communities posted March 5, 2019
    What is a Dementia Friendly community? A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life. Joining DFA means a community is
    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Dementia, Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni posted February 20, 2019
    Hello Center Participants! As we head in to March and we start to witness the on-again-off again signs of Spring, I often find myself thinking about new opportunities and activities.
    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Giving Matters, Know Your Resources, Volunteer View, Clubs & Groups, Events, Health & Wellness, Technology & Finance
    Tags: News & Events
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program posted January 23, 2019
    Welcome to your playbook for aging well! As children, we’re taught how to be successful adults. By contrast, no one teaches us how to age well. As a result, most are unprepared for this new stage in life.
    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month posted August 16, 2018
    Today’s senior centers are a vibrant, action-packed combination of life engagement, cognitive and physical stimulation, and learning and doing what they can about avoiding disease and disability. During National Senior Center Month, the Madison Senior Center is celebrating these shared experiences
    Category: Events, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Seniors, Momentum
  • Naming the Senior Center in Your Will posted July 13, 2018
    Preparing for the Future
    Category: Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
  • Wise Words from MSC Director, Christine Beatty posted May 31, 2018
    Engaging WI Seniors During Older Americans Month
    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate posted February 27, 2018
    In late June of 1983 the Madison Senior Center opened with a week-long celebration. This one million dollar facility was the first building in Madison designed specifically as a center for older people and built as a public and private collaboration.
    Category: Events, Giving Matters, Know Your Resources, Volunteer View
    Tags: News & Events
  • Homeless … and don’t know where to start? posted July 28, 2017
    The Housing Resource Line Can Help:
    Category: Know Your Resources
  • Memory Cafés posted July 19, 2017
    Did you know? Memory Cafés are social gathering places for people with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s or other Dementia. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Every café is unique based on the interests of participants, and features a program or
    Category: Know Your Resources
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Madison, WI 53703
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    A newly formed agency resulting from the merger of the four Madison Senior Coalitions. NewBridge is committed to enabling older adults to age in place.

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