For more information contact Marge Tripp
United Seniors of Taylor
The former Middle School cafeteria belonging to Taylor ISD has a 7,800 sq. foot space which has been leased to the United Seniors of Taylor for a $1,000 a month for the purpose of developing a Senior Resource Center and Nutrition site for the seniors of Taylor and surrounding area. The partnership of the United Seniors of Taylor, City of Taylor, WBCO, Jaycees, Interagency Support Council of East Williamson County, Inc., Keep Taylor Beautiful, Gardens of Taylor, Johns Community Hospital, and Taylor Ministerial Alliance have all signed partnership letters to support this project and to serve on the Management Team.
As one of the poorest areas in Williamson County where the economy is largely based on small businesses and agriculture and 89% of the working population leaving each morning for other communities with better job opportunities. East Williamson has become a community with lots of senior citizens home alone. The East Williamson Senior Resource Center will decrease isolation and loneliness of the elderly and disabled in East Williamson County and improve support networks. Many of the 105 home deliver meals recipients could come to a congregant meal site if one was available. Research has shown that seniors’ overall health is improved through companionship and better nutritional outcomes when meals are taken in a public setting. According to the National Institute of health, the highest rate of depression occurs in homebound elderly or those in nursing homes. According to the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, the lowest rate of depression is found among elderly persons living independently within the community. In a study from Harvard, the odds of experiencing social decline were approximately twice as great in those reporting no social ties than those who had attended frequent religious services or participated in regular social activities. Social support and continued involvement in useful activities have been shown to foster positive effects on health and longevity. The Center will provide this opportunity on the east side of the county beginning September 2008.
As one of the poorest areas in Williamson County where the economy is largely based on small businesses and agriculture and 89% of the working population leaving each morning for other communities with better job opportunities. East Williamson has become a community with lots of senior citizens home alone. The East Williamson Senior Resource Center will decrease isolation and loneliness of the elderly and disabled in East Williamson County and improve support networks. Many of the 105 home deliver meals recipients could come to a congregant meal site if one was available. Research has shown that seniors’ overall health is improved through companionship and better nutritional outcomes when meals are taken in a public setting. According to the National Institute of health, the highest rate of depression occurs in homebound elderly or those in nursing homes. According to the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, the lowest rate of depression is found among elderly persons living independently within the community. In a study from Harvard, the odds of experiencing social decline were approximately twice as great in those reporting no social ties than those who had attended frequent religious services or participated in regular social activities. Social support and continued involvement in useful activities have been shown to foster positive effects on health and longevity. The Center will provide this opportunity on the east side of the county beginning September 2008.
