Do you know an adult who is 60 or older? Hispanic Federation launches services to help
A Latino nonprofit introduced two programs that can help improve older adults’ day-to-day lives.
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The Florida office of the Hispanic Federation launched two free services this week for older individuals in Orange, Osceola and Polk counties.
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People who are 60 years old and older can take part in the “I Take You” program and the “I Teach You” program.
The “I Take You” program will assist older adults with the need for transportation to medical appointments, supermarkets, and pharmacies to buy essential products.
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Calls must be placed 24 hours in advance during office hours for bilingual staff to receive the request.
This will help those who cannot drive, don’t have a car or whose relatives live too far away.
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The “I Teach You” program gives hands-on training to older adults with smartphones and tablets, which can help inspire new hobbies and keep them in contact with family members. They’ll work with applications like Google and YouTube.
Laudi Campo, the Director of the Hispanic Federation for Florida, said the nonprofit wants to recognize the role grandparents play in Hispanic families. She said these services focus on helping them, considering the struggles they faced during the pandemic.
For more information on these services, call 844-432-9832. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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