Photo caption: Wise Elders celebrating The Day of the Family at Centro Tyrone Guzman.
THE WISE ELDERS PROGRAM IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN MINNEAPOLIS THAT OFFERS FREE HOLISTIC SERVICES TO LATINE SENIORS, AND IT IS THE LONGEST-STANDING PROGRAM FOR LATINE SENIORS IN MINNESOTA.
Photo caption: Wise Elders’ participant drawing in an art workshop.
Elders play an important role in our community, transmitting their life’s wisdom and the Latine culture to younger members.
That is why our elders (seniors ages 60 and older) are encouraged to meet virtually once or twice each week. They participate in well-being and educational activities and learn about nutrition, health, and legal issues. Elders also tend to Tyrone Guzman’s community garden as a way to invest in children enrolled in Siembra Montessori. We want Latine elders to continue to contribute to our community so they can live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
““Warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia are often misunderstood as symptoms of normal aging in the Latino community, and if a diagnosis is given, there is little understanding of what steps the elder and family members should take. We can help by providing educational workshops and creating a safe environment where they can have an open conversation and share their experiences.””
OUR IMPACT
94% of participants in Wise Elders report improved health and physical fitness.
95% report a reduced sense of isolation and loneliness
