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Senior Services

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Our Community Resource Center offers senior citizens in our Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles community a variety of free services and assistance. Seniors can call us or simply walk into our Community Resource Center for help with supportive programs, services, useful resources and information on upcoming events to help you thrive.

MAOF (Mexican American Opportunity Foundation)

In collaboration with the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), White Memorial offers special assistance to seniors age 60 or older.

  • Taxi vouchers and bus tokens
  • Assistance with completion and translation of forms: Social Security forms, Medicare, home energy applications, etc.
  • Referrals: Immigration, meal sites, senior housing, social/recreational activities, Social Security, home delivered meals, legal services, Home Secure Program, Handy Worker Program, and other transportation needs

¡Vive Bien! Senior Wellness Program

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The ¡Vive Bien! Senior Wellness Program is a free program to enhance senior health and quality of life in our community.

The program offers free classes and activities for seniors, including:

  • Workshops with White Memorial doctors, pharmacists and health experts
  • Information and tips on preventing and managing disease
  • Exercise classes for seniors
  • Senior walking club
  • Nutrition classes and healthy cooking demonstrations
  • Social activities and events
  • Information and assistance with healthcare coverage and enrollment

Become a Member!

Anyone 60 and older is eligible! Joining ¡Vive Bien! is easy–just sign up at White Memorial’s Community Resource Center or at one of our partner sites. You’ll be issued a membership card and can begin attending classes and events.

Membership Benefits

Members of ¡Vive Bien! Receive exclusive benefits including:

  • Free gift when you enroll
  • 10% discount at the White Memorial Café and Gift Shop
  • 50% hospital parking discount
  • Monthly senior wellness newsletter
  • Social events and trips
  • Discounted YMCA membership
  • Free health screenings

Partner Sites

Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA
4801 East 58th Street
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 588-2256

St. Barnabas Senior Services
Echo Park Senior Center
1021 North Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-0508

For more information about the senior services offered, please call our Community Resource Center at (323) 307-8937 or just visit us in person.