Is there a place for my Mother to go during the day to get some social life?

Libraries also have a variety of programs - coffee sit and chats, sometimes music, various book clubs, etc.

I'm tempted to move to Bradenton to use the Senior Enrichment Center. I just read about it. I bet it's pricey, though.

I see there are senior centers in Bradenton. That sounds like a good second choice.

We tried the local senior center, but my husband wasn't too keen on the activities they had there. But he discovered they sponsored a bowling league and he joined that. He had to get a lightweight ball, and had to accept a low score, but he loved it and the rest of the league loved him and were very protective of him.

An adult day health care program was ideal! They picked him up and returned him home. If he didn't like an activity he could sit and read. They provided a nice lunch.

I tried to get my mother to go to a seniors centre forever but she refused because "It's full of old people" ... she was 85 at the time.

Start here with the Area Agency on Aging, they will be able to send you in the right direction:

http://aaaswfl.org/

Contact Phones:

Telephone: 239-652-6900
FAX: 239-652-6989
Toll Free: 866-413-5337 (in the State of Florida)