Vision Now Lakeland Senior Hub
In this episode of Listen Lakeland, Liz Craven welcomes Carole Philipson, Board Chair of the Lakeland Senior Hub, and Allie Bates, Coordinator of Age-Friendly Lakeland and a board member of the Hub. Together, they discuss the Lakeland Senior Hub, a collaborative initiative designed to enhance the lives of older adults in the community.
The conversation highlights the Hub’s unique “hub and spoke” model, which differs from traditional senior centers by leveraging partnerships with local organizations to deliver resources and services, ranging from social activities to health services. They also address critical issues like social isolation and the importance of centralized resources for both seniors and their caregivers.
Listeners will learn about the thought process behind selecting an accessible location, the funding plan to sustain the project, and how they can get involved—whether by volunteering, donating to meet the $100,000 city match, or spreading the word. The Lakeland Senior Hub is set to open in 2025, aiming to be a vital resource for the community.
For more information or to get involved, email lkldsrhub@gmail.com.
Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:
- Activities for a Diverse Community
Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.
Goal
- Seniors
Lakeland will provide seniors a variety of life style options which support aging in place. - Volunteerism
Lakeland will promote volunteer opportunities that allow all citizens to be actively involved in community service.
What We Do
Lakeland Vision collaborates with a broad range of community stakeholders to implement a comprehensive action plan shaped by the community’s own vision of its future.
