c. provide a venue for the social, recreational and other needs that
would suit the energy levels, abilities and interests of the senior
citizens.
The Senior Citizen Center shall serve as a focal point in the
delivery of an integrated and comprehensive social services to the
senior citizens. The DSWD in coordination with the LGUs, Department
of Health and other non-government organizations shall provide the
necessary service to include but not limited to the following:
a. Social and recreational services such as social interaction with
peer counseling, active participation in sports, recreation and
socio-cultural activities and holding of special celebration to
recognize the contribution of the senior citizens.
b. Health and personal care such as regular physical and dental
check-up, eye care, lectures on proper health and nutrition and
how to grow old gracefully.
c. Spiritual services such as bible studies, special masses, retreats
and other kinds of religious services, preparation for death and
support services for the dying and their families.
d. Livelihood services such as the provisions of self-employment
assistance to supplement their earnings. This will include the
provision of small capital loans or grants for their livelihood
projects.
e. Volunteer resource services such as identification/recruitment,
training and mobilization of Senior Citizens for community
volunteer works where they can share their time talent, resources
and willingness to be involved in community development.
f. Other services which the DSWD and other coordinating agencies
may deem necessary for the benefit of the senior citizens.25
According to the DSWD, there are 81 centers already
completed and 48 centers are undergoing construction throughout
the country.