Support services are designed to help seniors remain independent as
long as possible. Our various service programs provide assistance
with activities that are essential for seniors wishing to remain
safely in their homes as well as being able to get to needed
services. We are also here to support family, friends and care
givers who are vital to the independence of many seniors.
Our
outreach case workers are often the first contact in arranging
needed services. Outreach provides an important link between
seniors and the services of the Agency on Aging, as well as other
assistance programs and resources. Our licensed social workers meet
with senior adults, age 60 or better, especially the homebound or
isolated, to evaluate their needs and connect them with the
appropriate agency services, community service organizations and
resources. Outreach services include:
Needs assessments help us
identify what services, resources or assistance programs are
most needed by the seniors or caregiver.
Assistance in accessing services,
resources or assistance to seniors and their caregivers. This
may include help with paperwork, scheduling, telephone serving
as a liaison and otherwise advocating for senior welfare.
Transportation
assistance/coordination for medical or other critical needs.
Caregivers training are offered
periodically to assist caregivers in connecting with a variety
of resources to support them in caring for aging family or friends. For more information,
contact Tammie or Amy at 419-423-8496 or Click
Here
to e-mail.
In-home counseling services
offered in partnership with Century Health helps seniors cope
with the emotional aspects of the changes and challenges of
aging
Support liaison for grandparents
raising grandchildren
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Counseling to help connect seniors with the appropriate
program(s) to ensure that they receive the medications they need
Chore Services can help seniors remain
independent and in their own homes as long as possible by providing
much needed assistance around the house.Some of the tasks that Chore Services
can perform include:
·Simple
household repairs and maintenance
·“Heavy”
household cleaning like window cleaning, washing walls or
floors, etc.
·Painting
(indoors or out)
·Mowing,
yard work, yrd clean-up, snow removal
·Grocery
order and delivery service
·Major
home repairs and home safety improvements may be available for
PASSPORT clients or through the Ohio Department ofDevelopment.
Clients are responsible for the cost of
materials and supplies.Donations in accordance withincome are encouraged to help cover the
costof labor.
Mobile Meals:
Mobile Meals Coordinator: Stacy Nungester
Dietary Services Coordinator: Bill Conine
Good
nutrition is an important ally in maintaining the strength and
health necessary to remain independent. This service delivers
nutritious meals to those who would not otherwise be able to prepare
them. Interaction with the drivers also provides “food for the
spirit” to meals clients, most of whom are home-bound.
Delivers two meals daily, Monday
through Friday
Food prepared fresh daily in the Senior
Center kitchen
Low cost and nutritious
Suitable for low sodium or diabetic
diets.
Available for short-term (for
instance, when recovering from surgery or illness) or long-term
needs (for instance, for frail or handicapped individuals).
Meals delivered by volunteers.
Volunteer delivery drivers and kitchen assistants
are needed. If you’d like to help, contact Stacy at
419-423-8496 or Click Here.
Other Support
Services Transportation:
Door-to-door transportation for seniors is provided through Hancock
Area Transportation Services (HATS) through a grant from Hancock
County Agency on Aging.
To schedule, call HATS at
419-423-7261 ext. 302
Trip requests are on a space
available basis and must be made at least one day in advance
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program):
This
program is funded by the Ohio Department of Development provides
credits for low income Ohioans to help pay their winter heating
bills. Our Outreach staff will assist seniors (age 60+) in
determining whether they qualify for this assistance. For more
information, contact Tammie or Amy at 419-423-8496 or
Click Here
to e-mail.
Legal Assistance: Area seniors who
are unable to afford an attorney should contact Legal Assistance
of Western Ohio at 1-888-534-1432 to connect to low cost or free legal
assistance.
VITA
Tax Preparation: free
tax-return preparation is available by appointment during tax season
(yearly from February through tax day in April). Returns are
prepared by IRS-trained volunteers and returns are filed
electronically. Contact Betty at 419-423-8496 for more
information or to set an appointment; or
Click
Here
to e-mail.
