Aging Partners Supports Seniors



Aging Partners offers programming to support independent living, improve and maintain fitness and strength, and enhance mental clarity, for those over 60.

While continuing to offer support in locations around the city and county, the move to their new headquarters at Victory Park, 600 S. 70th St., that houses both a new health clinic and fitness center makes it easy for seniors to find important services all in one place.

The impact? The number of clients for their new fitness center increased by more than 300% during the first 100 days alone.

Learn more about all the Aging Partner programs and outreach.

Moms Helping Moms

Through an intimate yet simple act of generosity, one mom’s gift can mean a healthier life for someone else’s baby. That’s exactly what donating breast milk can mean for another family's child.

Breastfed babies are healthier and it's especially important for fragile infants. But breastfeeding is not always possible for some moms and families. Thanks to the Malone Center and their Milk Share program, there is a free and safe option. Moms with ample milk supply can donate breastmilk through Malone's program where donors are medically screened and the milk is safely stored.

While growing in popularity, funding is short. Read more about it in our most recent Health and the City column . Cowritten with LNKTV Health.

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• Learn about the harvests local farmers provide to Lincoln childcare centers and schools
• SCIP and LPD provide important information to parents about youth and marijuana product use

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Safer, Healthier Holidays

Through August of 2023, those 65 and older accounted for 63% of COVID hospitalizations, more than 1/2 of the admissions to ICUs, and 90% of deaths among those hospitalized for COVID. 75% were UNVAXXED. Flu and RSV can also be deadly for seniors. For healthier holidays, protect your family - get everybody vaccinated against COVID, flu, and RSV.

• Find facts about the updated COVID vaccine
• Find facts about this season's flu virus and vaccines
• Find facts about the RSV vaccine

CenterPointe, 2202 S. 11th Street, is collecting winter outerwear donations in adult sizes for those in need, Mon.-Fri., 8AM - 5PM now through Dec. 31. More info at their website.

NeighborWorks Lincoln, 2530 O St. (back building) is hosting a Housing Advocate Potluck, Dec. 8, 6 - 7:30PM. Connect with other advocates for affordable housing. Bring a dish to pass, if you like.

Willard Community Center, Schroder Park Wellness Campus, Mourning Hope Grief Center, and Lutheran Family Services host a winter celebration at 1311 S. Folsom. Hot cocoa kits, stuffed animals, and gingerbread house kit giveaways, Dec. 12 4:30 - 6PM.

Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to enjoy holiday meals December 11 through 14, 11:30AM, at senior centers in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Reservations required. More info at 402-441-7158.

Bluestem Health and Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln are hosting a free Health & Haircuts event at Matt Talbot, Dec. 14. Guest health outreach: 11:30AM - 3:30PM. Guest haircuts: 1:30 - 3:30. Appt.s required for haircuts. Contact Renee for more info.

Lincoln Parks & Recreation annual Christmas Bird Count, December 16, noon - 2PM. Participate in indoor and outdoor activities and help staff with the count. Register by Dec. 13. More info.