About us
Our Mission
Beaches Council on Aging Improves the Quality of Life for Senior Residents of the Beaches by Connecting them, to People, Services, and Places with Care.
WHAT WE DO
Many in the beaches communities regularly recognize the white bus with the brightly colored Dial-a-Ride logo traversing the street neighborhoods east of the Intracoastal. Dial-a-Ride is the flagship service of the Beaches Council on Aging, a nonprofit formed in 1975, to represent elder care concerns within our beaches communities. Today, we coordinate resources and help develop essential services that allow our growing beaches senior population to lead independent, healthy, socially engaging lives. Dial-a-Ride has become a vital support system for seniors and individuals with disabilities who would otherwise be homebound. More than a simple mode of transportation, Dial-a-Ride has allowed hundreds to become independent and active members of society again.
WHY WE DO IT
Transportation is recognized as a key element in the senior population’s ability to “age-in-place,” living safely in the homes and neighborhoods that they love. Additionally, an individual’s overall health is not limited to the physical. Engaging in social, spiritual, educational and cultural activities are key to one’s overall health and well being. This makes Dial-a-Ride a critical link for our senior community.
ANTOINETTE SALADINO’S STORY
Antoinette’s father and family needed Dial-a-Ride. Hear her personal story in this featured video. They are the reason we are committed to Beaches Council on Aging.