If you are in your 50s or 60s, the COA has a lot to offer you!
A Time of Transitions
One’s 50s and 60s can be a time of great transition as we retire or change to part-time or consulting work, no longer have children at home, become grandparents, possibly face medical crises, begin to provide care for our parents, and so much more.
The Lincoln Council on Aging is here to help by providing the information you need as well as opportunities to use your skills and expertise to benefit others or to try something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the time to try.
Come on down to the COA and see what we can offer you and how you can give back to Lincoln as a COA volunteer!
Information to Help You Successfully Transition to Retirement
Educational programs are offered each month on such topics as Social Security, estate planning, and more. Watch the monthly bulletin to see what is scheduled.
SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) – Individual counseling regarding signing up for Medicare, and for questions and problems with health insurance, medical bills, and long term care needs. Call the COA for an appointment.
To Help You Stay Fit
Water Exercise at Healthpoint – Three times per week.
Fitness and Strength Training – Twice per week.
Tai Chi – Three times per week.
Opportunities to Meet Others
Trips - monthly day trips to a variety of cultural and recreational destinations.
Senior Men’s Coffee – Once per month.
Senior Dining – Once per month.
Finding What’s Next Group – a weekly group to learn to “live what you love” Fridays at 11 AM
Declutter Group – weekly group to learn to get and stay organized and decluttered. Second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.
Find a New Interest or Life Passion
Lincoln Academy – Lincoln residents presenting on fascinating topics weekly.
Cultural events – concerts, plays, lectures.
Computer tutoring and classes
Volunteering at the COA
Drivers for Meals on Wheels and transporting individuals.
Office Assistants to welcome visitors, answer the telephone, help with sign-ups, and other tasks.
Hosts and Hostesses for social events.
Presenters and Facilitators for workshops, classes, and other presentations.
Especially for Caregivers…
If you are a caregiver, we offer many services to help you and your relative, whether your family member lives nearby or far away. Among these are:
Care management for evaluating in-home service needs, identifying agencies, arranging for services, and looking at housing options.
Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and COA activities.
Loans of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
Help finding an area support group.
Assistance in locating respite care for yourself.
Informational programs on health, legal, and financial issues.
For more information, call the COA and ask for Pam Alberts.
