Burleigh County Council On Aging

Health services for senior adults in burleigh county 20,216 units of service were provided to 1,135 individuals. The health maintenance program is a combination of services provided to address the unique care and concerns of the elderly. In 2024, 13% of clients are at or below the poverty level, 41% lived alone, and 34% live in rural areas. The program utilized registered nurses to provide blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, foot care and home visits. Services are provided at the burleigh county senior center, wing senior center, sterling united methodist church, wilton senior center, and in the home.

Life enrichment activities for approximately 3,000 senior adults in burleigh county. The various activities provide senior citizens with opportunities for learning, volunteering, socializing, and staying involved in the community. Transportation services total $4,006. Outreach services to senior adults in burleigh county - connecting seniors and their families to community services and programs. In 2024, 22% of the seniors served were at or below the poverty level, 49% lived alone, and 11% lived in rural areas. Two professionals are utilized in the outreach program. Through home visits and phone calls the social worker identifies the needs of senior citizens and connects them to a variety of available services. Services are conducted in conjuction with health and nutrition services and expenses are not segregated specifically to the outreach services.