Senior centers are community focal points for older adults and important resources on aging for entire communities. At senior centers, older adults can receive services, participate in social activities, and get involved with their communities. 

Senior centers reflect the uniqueness of individual communities. While the services offered may vary by community, most senior centers offer a combination of the following services:

• Health and wellness programs (including exercise classes)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Information and referral
• Educational classes
• Meals and nutrition programs
• Travel opportunities

In addition to their services to seniors, senior centers also serve as resources to the community by providing information on aging and support for family caregivers.

According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, there are approximately 15,000 senior centers in the United States serving about 10 million older adults each year. Senior centers may be supported by local governments, non-profit organizations, the United Way or other charitable organizations. 

To find a local senior center in your area, contact your local Area on Agency on Aging.

Southeast Michigan's three area agencies on aging are:

Area Agency on Aging 1-B
www.aaa1b.org
29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-2255 | (800) 852-7795
Fax: (248) 948-9691
Serves: Counties of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, St. Clair

Detroit Area Agency on Aging (1-A)
http://daaa1a.org
Brewery Park
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-2635
(313) 446-4444
Fax: (313) 446-4445
Serves: Cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Farms, Harper Woods

The Senior Alliance
www.thesenioralliance.org
Area Agency on Aging 1-C
3850 Second, Suite 201
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 722-2830
(800) 815-1112 (SE Michigan only)
Fax: (734) 722-2836
Serves: 34 communities of Western and Southern Wayne County.