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2007 Senior Wellness Games- Sept. 13th & 14th- Registration Form and Event Schedule PRESS RELEASES- Area 7 Receives "Good Steward Award" from United Way!!! | |
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Some of these include: -Information and Referral -Home-Delivered Meals -Adult Day Care -Case Management West Central Indiana Economic Development District's Programs on Aging, (Area 7 Agency), is the point of entry for In-Home Services for the elderly and disabled. An array of programs and services are provided to allow the individual to remain in their home. The organization believes that an active body and mind are the basic elements to remain healthy. To support this belief, a variety of opportunities are presented to the mobile, active senior. Included Are: -Congregate Dining -Transportation -Employment Program -Volunteer Programs -Healthy Thoughts -Senior Centers -Legal Services -Trips  A United Way Agency    | ||||||||||
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Aging and Disabled Resource Center This is the entry point for people seeking help. Trained specialists provide information and answers to questions about senior issues such as medicare, housing, transportation, equipment, financial assistance and home health care. Have questions? This is where to start. Contact Yvonne Spittler, ADRC Coordinator at 812-238-1561 Ext. 249 to request attendance at any health fair events by Area 7. |
The Nutrition Program provides hot noon meals, Monday through Friday, at community dining sites to persons age 60 and over. Each site offers fellowship and educational programs. Some sites also offer crafts, games and other social activities. In addition, home delivered meals are available to homebound persons age 60 and older or disabled (applicable to funding guidelines). The homebound person must have an assessment done by a Case Manager to determine eligibility.
McMillan Adult Day Services offers a unique and affordable alternative to long-term care for families of adults who cannot be left alone during the day, but do not require 24 hour nursing care. Trained activities specialists offer a full activities program, designed to meet the needs of older adults and to maintain their or improve their level of functioning. Two nurses on staff monitor clients and provide healthcare as needed. Individualized care planning insures personalized services for each client. Center hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm., Monday through Friday. Transportation is available in Terre Haute city limits by prearrangement. Call 232-4627 for more information.