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Seniors

Berkeley offers a number of services for community members who are 60 and over, as well as people who have disabilities. Seniors can access a variety of services through Berkeley Senior Centers, including meals, activities, transportation, and more. People with disabilities can apply for support with transportation needs, and home rehab loans.

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Senior Centers

Visit a Berkeley Senior Center for free or low-cost meals, classes, transportation, field trips, and more
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Transportation Services

Access transportation services, including Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled
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Meals and Groceries

Find free or low-cost nutritious meals and groceries for seniors

Latest News

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Survey of older adults: Help us create an age-friendly community

People 55 or older should complete the survey by Dec. 31 to tell us what services you’d like to see in Berkeley and Alameda County as a whole.

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Volunteers needed at senior centers

Give back to the community. Make new friends and engage meaningfully with seniors. Gain job experience and professional references, fulfill community service hours.

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Berkeley seniors have more options for classes, services, and social opportunities

Our newly renovated North Berkeley Senior Center adds a revitalized space for seniors to gather for classes, field trips, free or low-cost meals, classes, transportation, and more.

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Volunteer to pack and deliver meals to homebound seniors

Help Meals on Wheels. An hour of driving in Berkeley can deliver meals to 8-15 families while building connections with community members. Also deliver by bike or on foot.

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Boards & Commissions

Policy Committee: Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Commission on Aging

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Age-Friendly Berkeley Action Plan

The Age-Friendly Berkeley Action Plan is a three-year action plan to improve the experience of older adults in our community, with four focus areas: housing and economic security, transportation and mobility, health and wellness, and social participation and civic engagement.