Older Adults Program
1015 W. Avenida Cesar E. Chavez Kansas City, MO 64108
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Call 816-218-0972
Older Adults Program
The Guadalupe Centers Older Adults Program is a comprehensive senior center in Kansas City as designated by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). This program provides various social development activities including: nutrition services (congregate and homebound), health education and screenings, social development opportunities, and other socially supportive services to support seniors living healthy and independently.
Eligibility
Persons 60 years or older; or 18 to 59 years old and disabled with a state issued award letter. In order to participate, client must fill out an assessment form with the basic demographic information.
Are Home Delivered Meals Available?
Yes, in order to participate, client must qualify with signed Physicians Request Form.
Special Attributes:
Activities
Daily Door-to-Door Transportation (Monday – Friday) Weekly Exercise classes Bingo Nurses visits fourth Tuesday every month Monthly Craft projects Weekly Game sessions Health Screenings (varies month to month) Outings vary; check with the center for availability Special Occasion Celebration/Parties
IMPACT Story
Anthony and his mother have participated in the Older Adults Program for several years enjoying the array of social development activities and nutritional services offered. Most recently, he and his mother have transitioned to receiving home-delivered meals due to his mother’s declining health. As a caretaker for his mother, Anthony has expressed his gratitude for the supportive services they have received from Guadalupe Center’s Older Adults Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transportation is provided for participants that reside in a specific geographic location. For more information about this eligible area you can contact Linda Lara, Director of Older Adults Program.
We do offer various types of exercise activities such as Zumba and Tai Chi.
Anyone 60 years of older, or 18 to 59 years old and disabled with a state issued award letter.
Yes, outings vary from month to month and range from attending Starlight Theatre to attending a Kansas City Royals game.
