Coosa Valley Senior Behav Hlth - Sylacauga AL 35150

The Coosa Valley Senior Behav Hlth (CBHF) program was created by the Arizona Department of Aging (ADAA). This program was established to give an opportunity for senior citizens to have access to quality senior community services, while they are still able to participate in the activities that are beneficial to their health and well-being. By offering quality services such as senior centers and community activities, the CBHF hopes to not only reduce the strain on seniors, but also increase the quality of life and self esteem for them. Since many seniors do not live alone, but with a family member or close friend, it is important for them to be able to participate in activities that are both socially meaningful and enjoyable. CBHF was developed to make this possible through its five core programs: Behavioral Enhancement, Social Networking, Health Services, Family Activities and Education.\n\n \n\nSocial Networking is one of the primary components of CBHF. The CBHF was designed to encourage social interaction between senior citizens and their loved ones, while giving them a chance to get to know each other in a safe, positive way. The program is designed to create an environment where people can share their interests and learn from others who have been through the program. Social networking sites such as MySpace, Friendster, Facebook, and Twitter are all available for members to use for networking purposes. Through the use of these websites, seniors can advertise their personal information and get to know others within their own communities. This social networking allows them to interact with their loved ones, while having the opportunity to meet new friends and make lifelong memories. This program is also beneficial to senior citizens who may have limited or no access to other types of sources of social interaction.\n\n \n\nAnother component of CBHF is the Family Activities. This is another place where seniors get to learn more about their community and other activities that are being offered. They can also meet fellow seniors who have similar interests. Family activities include events such as dinners at local restaurants, church functions, games, and other forms of social interaction. By being able to connect with the people they live with on a daily basis, seniors are better able to maintain a healthy social life and enjoy the comforts of home.