HEALTHCARE / SENIOR SERVICES & PROGRAMS

Albuquerque’s mild climate and recreational facilities has made it a prime retirement destination for many senior citizens. Excellent healthcare facilities and the lure of the relaxed Southwestern lifestyle have ensured Albuquerque’s place at the top of the list for many retirees. The following resources provide information and referrals on a wide range of programs and services.

City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs
714 7th Street SW
Albuquerque 505-764-6400
www.cabq.gov/seniors
This dedicated department provides a wide range of services including educational opportunities, social, and recreational activities, health screenings, and nutritional programs in multi-purpose centers throughout the city. The department’s information line offers assistance with referrals or general information on a wide range of topics, activities, and programs.

Foster Grandparent Program
Albuquerque 505-764-6412
www.cabq.gov/seniors
This program offered through the Department of Senior Affairs encourages seniors to give back to the community by volunteering to work with children with special needs. Volunteers are placed in schools, hospitals, correctional institutions, Head Start, and day care centers.

Senior Companion Program
Albuquerque 505-764-1612
www.cabq.gov/seniors
Seniors at least 60 years of age or older can volunteer for a one-on-one relationship with the homebound frail elderly and assist clients with paying bills, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, light housekeeping, and most importantly friendship.

Senior & Multigenerational Centers
Locations Vary
Albuquerque 505-764-6400
www.cabq.gov/seniors
The network of senior centers managed by the city of Albuquerque are conveniently scattered throughout the metropolitan area and Bernalillo County. Scheduled activities are focused on learning, recreation, socialization, sports, and wellness.

Senior Transportation
Albuquerque 505-764-6464
www.cabq.gov/seniors
Another service provided by the Department of Senior Affairs is limited transportation within the Albuquerque-Bernalillo area that utilizes sedans, passenger vans, mini-vans, and wheel chair accessible vans. Call for more information or to arrange transportation.

Social Security Administration
Nationwide 800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
The information line can be used for a variety of services including establishing direct deposit, making an address change, inquiring about an overdue check, verifying benefits, filing a claim, or requesting a personal earnings and benefit statement.

Sports & Fitness Programs
Palo Duro Senior Center
5221 Palo Duro NE
Albuquerque 505-888-8102
www.cabq.gov/seniors
This program through the Department of Senior Affairs offers a selection of exercise activities designed to keep seniors active and healthy at senior/satellite centers and other citywide locations.