Senior Centers & COVID-19 Information

• Due to COVID-19, senior centers may have altered hours and/or services. Please contact your local senior center for more information or contact (307) 777-7995 or (800) 442-2766. To find an updated list of services by senior center please click here.
• For aging network providers, see CDC guidelines on Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission.
• The Administration for Community Living has updated information on COVID-19 on their website.
• For information on services available near you, call the Eldercare Referral Hotline at 1-800-677-1116 or visit them online.
• Wyoming 2-1-1 is available with listings of programs and resources across the state for Aging & Disability related concerns
• Wyoming residents can sign up for a daily phone call from a trained volunteer at AARP here.
• The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is providing daily activity and exercise videos as well as stay-at-home tips. 
• Thank you to all of our volunteers around the state who are essential to our COVID-19 response. From those delivering Meals on Wheels to Senior Companions around the state, we see you and we thank you! Interested in volunteering? Check out www.servewyoming.org for opportunities for people of all ages.

General COVID-19 Information

• For updated information regarding COVID-19, visit the Aging Division Facebook page.
• The CDC webpage can be found here.
• The National Council on Aging has a list of COVID-19 resources found here.
• COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know 
• Wyoming Medical Society YouTube Channel 
• Caregiving Resources
  • Alzheimer’s PDF document 
  • Family Caregiver Alliance Guidelines
  • Generations United: Advice for Grandfamilies
• With all the information out there, it can be difficult to discern COVID-19 myths from facts. Check out this myth-busting resource page from FEMA to get informed:  https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/rumor-control
• University students are also stepping up to make calls to Seniors around the country. Sign up here: https://www.studentstoseniors.com/
• Many universities are also offering college classes to take while at home: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/homebound-during-coronavirus-free-online-college-courses-you-can-take.html
• WDH has partnered with GetSetUp to provide live virtual classes taught by older adults. With 500+ classes weekly in technology, fitness, finance, travel, and much more, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your passions. Try a class today at https://www.getsetup.io/partner/wyoming and use the coupon code: Wyoming to book your free classes.