REAL SERVICES INC

Covid-19 - more than 460 at-risk people impacted by the economic contraction and social restrictions caused by pandemic had access to programs and services to meet their needs through senior nutrition, energy assistance, rental assistance, telephone reassurance, and other programs.

Weatherization - (expenses 624,360, including grants of 250,599)- families whose income is below 150% of the poverty level are provided with energy conservation measures to lower fuel consumption and expenses. 36 homes were made more safe and energy efficient. Nutrition - (expenses 2,385,704) - provides low-cost nutritious meals, with recreational activities and informational programs, in centers in st. Joseph, elkhart, laporte, marshall, and starke counties. 269,598 nutritious meals were made, delivered, and enjoyed by older adults throughout the region. Donated facilities valued at 118,000 were received but not included in the above expenses. Home and and community services - (expenses 928,282, including grants of 164,650) - through a person-centered care plan, 6,043 medically frail persons are supported in their goal of remaining in a non- institutional setting of their choice for as long as possible. Area agency on aging - (expenses 787,979) - provides a variety of services to older adults in a five- county area. 19,800 individuals were provided with information and resources to strengthen lives through our aging & disability resources center. Foster grandparents - (expenses 253,775) - provides an opportunity for low-income persons 55+ to give supportive person-to-person service to children with special or exceptional needs. Transportation - (expenses 399,080) - provides escort and transportation services to older adults to necessary appointments. 8,865 trips were provided to older adults. Guardianship - (expenses 261,836) - serves the interests of older adults being abused or exploited. 78 vulnerable adults were protected. Alzheimer's and dementia services - (expenses 422,245) - provides education and services for families and individuals with alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Programs include disease education, caregiver support groups, helpline, quarterly newsletters, website, and family counseling. 1,106 caregivers attended monthly support groups, and 41 professionals were certified in dementia care. Home health care - (expenses 2,851,715) - provides home health care to elderly and disabled individuals so that they may live in their homes. Assisted 5,142 individuals. Guardianship - (expenses 261,836) - real services becomes legal guardian for incapacitated older adults in the region who have no other appropriate advocate to assist them.