Casa Central announced the reopening of their Adult Wellness Center (AWC) last week, following an 18-month closure due to COVID-19. In preparation for the reopening, there was careful planning and attention given to ensure the continuing safety and wellbeing of all staff and participants. Staff, visitors and participants will be required to wear facemasks and to comply with social distancing while attending the Center. Multiple studies have suggested that loneliness and social isolation are associated with increased blood pressure, higher cholesterol levels, depression and a decrease in cognitive abilities.  Not surprisingly, one of the best ways to address older adult social isolation and loneliness, is to support older adults in establishing social relationships. For older adults, joining an adult day center is a wonderful way to get involved in activities and meet people.  Casa Central’s accredited Adult Wellness Center (AWC) offers bilingual services and daily center-based care to Latino and other older adults, 60 years of age and older, and provides a wide variety of fun and therapeutic activities within a safe and supervised setting.  Casa Central Adult Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is located at 1343 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL.  If you, or someone you know, is interested in attending Casa Central’s Adult Wellness Center, please contact Casa Central at 773-645-2487.