Ability Resources

Independent living (il) services - il services help individuals gain effective control and direction in their lives. Services include information and referral, peer counseling, individual and system advocacy, skills training, diabetes education program, tai chi for arthritis for fall prevention, bingocize, donations of used durable medical equipment, health and wellness education, and help with accessing health care services including covid-19 vaccines. We responded to 2,139 requests for information and referral. Outcomes included 238 individuals obtaining recycled durable medical, 29 individuals receiving food assistance, 54 people obtaining incontinence supplies, 14 households receiving utility assistance and 8 households receiving rental assistance that prevented eviction. Three hundred seventy-four seniors participated in at last one health promotion workshop.