Agibly has a new owner (Senior Agibly, LLC). While no longer owned, operated by or affiliated in any way with KSL.com or DDM, Agibly still offers free resources for older adults and connects them with professional care providers.
Meals for Homebound Seniors Meals on Wheels nutritious midday meals are delivered to frail and isolated older adults Monday through Friday (weekend meals are delivered Thursday and Friday). Special diets (cut meat, mechanical soft, pureed, no nut, no pork and no seafood) are available. All meals are low-sodium, low-calorie and low-fat.
Each Meals on Wheels applicant is evaluated for program eligibility and additional services needed to assist in living as independently as possible.
Donate to Meals on Wheels online or send your contributions to:
Meals on Wheels 2001 S. State Street, STE S1-600
PO Box 144575 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
Your tax deductible donation helps ensure the ongoing success of the Meals on Wheels program.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive meals you must be:
Possible Benefits Include:
To get detailed information on Veterans benefits and services contact:
Stephanie Herrig 385-468-3234 Bobbie Jo Yorbrough 385-468-3248
One of the OAA’s (Older Americans Act) foundational principles is that the programs and services created to help support consumers in their homes and communities are customized to meet their individual needs. There’s nothing one-size-fits-all about AAAs or the services they offer their clients!
Roles of all AAAs: Assess community needs and develop and fund programs that respond to those needs; educate and provide direct assistance to consumers about available community resources for long-term services and supports; serve as portals to care by assessing multiple service needs, determining eligibility, authorizing or purchasing services and monitoring the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of services; and demonstrate responsible fiscal stewardship by maximizing use of public and private funding to serve as many consumers as possible.
ELDER RIGHTS includes abuse prevention and long-term care ombudsman programs
CAREGIVERS
NUTRITION
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Services Provided by the Salt Lake Aging & Adult Services include:
Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services’ Active Aging Program provides many evidence-based classes and workshops that educate older adults on the importance of staying healthy while offering individuals the opportunity to engage in physical activity.
These classes and workshops are provided through a network of 16 County-operated senior centers throughout Salt Lake County.
To participate in most Health Promotion Classes:
Other requirements vary depending on the specific activity.
Meals on Wheels nutritious midday meals are delivered to frail and isolated older adults Monday through Friday (weekend meals are delivered Thursday and Friday). Special diets (cut meat, mechanical soft, pureed, no nut, no pork and no seafood) are available. All meals are low-sodium, low-calorie and low-fat. Each Meals on Wheels applicant is evaluated for program eligibility and additional services needed to assist in living as independently as possible.
Donate to Meals on Wheels online or send your contributions to:
Meals on Wheels 2001 S. State Street, STE S1-600
PO Box 144575 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
Your tax deductible donation helps ensure the ongoing success of the Meals on Wheels program.
To be eligible to receive meals you must be:
Mature adults giving time and service
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recruits mature volunteers, age 55 or older, to share their time, wisdom, life-experiences, and skills, to strengthen local communities.
Regardless of one’s skills, experience, education, trade, or profession, RSVP provides volunteer opportunities that are flexible and based on the volunteer’s interests and time commitments. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring and tutoring children, delivering Meals on Wheels, providing transportation to critical medical appointments and much more.
RSVP is a project of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is sponsored by Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services.
Job skill development and work training program
The Senior Employment Program offers two services to older adults who are looking for work. The Community Services component offers resume assistance, job search assistance, and other job-related help.
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) component is a Federally funded work training program for limited-income Salt Lake County residents, 55 years of age or older, who meet eligibility requirements.
This program provides individualized support to participants from employment specialists and places eligible applicants at host sites where they learn job skills. Participants work 20 hours a week and receive training wages of $7.25 an hour. Participants may receive computer training (if appropriate), free job search and resume assistance, and interview coaching.
Mentor and tutor special needs children
The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for limited income seniors to earn a small, tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour while working with high-risk children in 26 settings. Foster Grandparents serve 20 hours per week working in hospitals, schools, substance abuse treatment programs, and day care centers. They provide mentoring, tutoring and emotional support to high-risk and special needs children.
The Foster Grandparent program is made possible by a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service and is sponsored by Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services.
Advocating for the rights of individuals receiving long-term care The Ombudsman Program advocates for residents who reside in facility based care centers such as nursing homes and assisted living. Ombudsmen investigate complaints and work with other agencies to resolve problems. Ombudsmen also educate staff, family members, the community and residents regarding long-term care issues.
Information on selecting a nursing home or assisted living facility for a loved one Investigate issues which affect a resident’s quality of life and care Work with residents, their families and facilities staff to resolve problems Provide information about residents rights and available resources
The Rides for Wellness Program provides rides for older adults, 60 years of age or older, with no other means of transportation to vital medical appointments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.
The program utilizes Priuses and wheelchair accessible mini-vans for most transportation with larger vans available as needed.
Rides are provided between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; and on Thursday between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. Priority is given to those who schedule in advance. It is recommended that you call one week in advance to schedule a ride. The office sends out monthly donation statements where a $2.00 donation is suggested for each trip.
Priority given to low income individuals. Eligibility screening is done over the phone.
Caregivers are faced with a host of new responsibilities many of which are unfamiliar and intimidating and can ultimately create caregiver burnout. As a result, the Caregiver Support Program is a short term program that provides assistance and support to these caregivers.