Davenport, Iowa - We like it when you can't keep a secret . . . and this is a secret we must share. The growing needs of many seniors throughout the Quad City area is growing. And with the upcoming holiday season, many older adults spend the holidays alone, in their homes with little to no friend or family support.
It's estimated that more than 50% of adults report feeling lonely during the holiday season. This feeling can be intensified for older adults who have lost loved ones over the years. Many seniors report not leaving their homes and not receiving any visitors or gifts during the holiday season.
At The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI), we see many older adults whose gift list consists of everyday household and personal care items such as laundry soap, socks, pajamas or new under garments. They are not looking for extravagant gifts costing hundreds of dollars. They are hoping for items of everyday comfort and care as well as the warm feelings brought by spending time with those who care for them.
We need your help. In partnership with Quad City area Walgreens, CASI, Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Western Illinois Area on Aging and Alternatives for the Older Adult are working together to ensure that older adults are not forgotten this holiday season.
Thanks to Walgreens, it is easy to be a part of the gift giving program. While at any Quad City area Walgreens store, simply pick-up a scannable tag at the check-out and tell the clerk the amount of money you'd like to donate. Funds raised through the Senior Secret Santa program will be used to purchase gifts and provide services for seniors during the holidays and throughout the year. Scannable tags are available for purchase now through November 15th at any of the Quad Cities area Walgreens stores.
It's simple. Visit your local Walgreen's store, and help a senior in need this holiday season.
To be eligible for the Senior Secret Santa program, persons must 60+ years old and would otherwise not have a Christmas if not for this program. Household annual must be less than $23,000 for a single person or, if married, less than $26,000. Recipients must be a current
client of CASI, Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Western Illinois Area on Aging or Alternatives for the Older Adult.
For more information, please call CASI-The Center for Active Seniors at 563.386.7477.
