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News from the Department of Senior Affairs.

Fall Prevention Screenings Reveal Important Insights for Older Adults

Findings from the Falls Risk Screening event highlight key risk factors among older adults

Senior Affairs Medicare Fair Series Continues Following October Events

Bear Canyon and Highland host first Medicare Fairs, with counseling sessions and additional events scheduled through November

Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition Moves Into Feedback Stage

City seeks community experts to help guide housing design proposals

Senior Affairs Seeks Volunteers to Help Deliver Meals Across Albuquerque

Volunteers needed to transport prepared meals from the City's central kitchen to senior meal sites and homebound older adults

Senior Affairs Offers Free Medicare Information and One-on-One Counseling

October and November sessions help older adults understand Medicare options, enrollment and available benefits

UNM College of Pharmacy to Offer Free Health Services

Community Outreach Day brings flu vaccines, health screenings and education to multiple Albuquerque locations on October 16

Halloween Happenings Bring a Week of Fun to Senior Affairs

Five Halloween events bring a week of spooky festivities to senior and multigenerational centers across Albuquerque

City Takes Action Against Virtual Currency Scams

New ordinance targets physical kiosks used in financial scams while preserving lawful cryptocurrency use

More Than 50 Years Later, Ginger Grossetete’s Legacy Lives On at Palo Duro

City honors the first employee and supervisor of Albuquerque’s first senior center as Palo Duro begins its next chapter

Ageless Artisan Craft Fair Returns for Fifth Year

Annual fair showcases handmade work by senior artisans from across the community

Senior Affairs Invites Veterans to Join Wall of Honor

Complimentary professional portraits will be offered at four Senior Affairs centers in October

Age-Friendly Cottage Design Competition Moves to Next Stage

Competition details and requirements will be shared ahead of the Oct. 2 registration deadline

Falls Risk Screening Event Draws a Crowd at North Domingo Baca

Older adults received one-on-one screenings and resources focused on reducing falls and supporting health and independence

Marie Morra Named One Albuquerque Volunteer of the Month

Recognition highlights her work helping Albuquerque seniors visit loved ones at Santa Fe National Cemetery

Senior Affairs Volunteers Support First Responders During 9/11 Tribute

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers support local first responders as Albuquerque marks the 25th anniversary of September 11

Albuquerque RSVP Volunteers Celebrated for More Than 44,500 Hours of Service

More than 300 guests gathered for the annual appreciation breakfast recognizing volunteer service and this year’s award recipients

Palo Duro Senior Center Set for Revamp

After serving the community for more than 50 years, Palo Duro Senior Center is being expanded and improved to provide more space and functionality for the growing number of seniors who love and use the center

Mobile Food Pantry Returns This Fall With Four Additional Dates

The Mobile Food Pantry at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has been extended through the end of 2026, with four additional dates scheduled this fall and winter

Community Partners in Action!

We’re grateful to the wonderful team from Myers & Stauffer for spending the day volunteering at our central kitchen, CASA!

City Launches Age-Friendly Housing Design Competition

Design professionals and students invited to explore options for aging in place

North Valley Senior Center Gets Makeover

Project will renovate existing spaces and add a new multipurpose room

Estate Planning for Seniors — Weekly Presentations Throughout August

Albuquerque Senior Affairs is offering free Estate Planning for Seniors presentations throughout August to help older adults learn about organizing important legal, financial, and healthcare documents and planning for the future