Somali Health Board, Senior Health Promotion Program
Free5907 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle 98118
Senior center in Seattle, King County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Somali Health Board.
Culturally tailored Senior Health Promotion Program run by the Somali Health Board for Somali-speaking older adults in South Seattle and South King County. Activities listed on the site include social connectedness gatherings, exercise and physical activity, nutrition education, mental health education, cognitive function support, chronic disease management, fall prevention, and medication management guidance. Based on Martin Luther King Jr Way South in Seattle, King County, Washington.
Services offered
- Social connectedness activitiesSenior center
Community engagement for Somali seniors.
- Exercise and physical activityHealth promotion
Culturally tailored exercise instruction.
- Nutrition educationHealth promotion
Healthy eating practices for Somali seniors.
- Mental health educationBehavioral health
Psychological well-being education and support.
- Cognitive function preservationHealth promotion
Activities supporting cognitive health.
- Chronic disease management educationHealth promotion
Prevention and management of chronic diseases.
- Fall preventionHealth promotion
Training and support to reduce fall risks.
- Medication management guidanceHealth promotion
Help understanding and managing prescriptions.
About Day programs & senior centers
Drop-in places to spend the day. Classes, fitness, lunch, social activities, transportation. Often free or donation-based. The most underrated part of staying home.
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Not sure which one fits? Your local Area Agency on Aging can talk through the options with you and help you compare, for free. No one will sell your information, and no one will cold-call you.
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