OUR VISION

 

Throughout our childhood we were asked, “where do you think you will be in 5, 10, or 15 years?”  The answer we gave is our “vision statement”.  Businesses and organizations have vision statements too.  An organization’s vision statement acts as a guide as the company strives to reach its goals.

 

Senior Monongalians’ vision is to preserve, enhance, and stabilize the quality of senior life; to maintain dignity and independence for older adults and to promote their participation in all aspects of community life.  How is Senior Monongalians accomplishing its vision?

 

It starts with a commitment to the vision; we want seniors to have the best life possible.  Our next step has been to introduce services and programs that meet the needs of the senior population.  The nutrition, adult day services, and the community care programs assist seniors to maintain a more desirable quality of life.  Our wellness, educational, and volunteer programs enable seniors to remain a vital force in their community.  The recreational programs bring a smile to the face and a happy feeling to the heart. 

 

Showing respect and granting dignity to those we serve is of the utmost importance to the staff and volunteers of Senior Monongalians.  As children, we were taught to respect our elders and those teachings have stayed with us.  A shining example of granting dignity is our Adult Day Services Program.  The seniors that are a part of this program have worked their entire lives and have taken care of their families.  Now the staff and other seniors have the opportunity to pay them back by respecting their abilities and assisting them when we can.

 

Has Senior Monongalians reached its goal or accomplished its vision?  Not entirely.  Our vision is one that continues to progress and evolve as the needs of the senior population change.  Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Senior Monongalians continues to be the senior center of the future!