Hardin County Council On Aging Inc

Adult day care services are available to help families keep an individual at home while remaining active in the community. Adult day care staff are well-trained and qualified, and include an RN, LPN, and CNAs to assist with care. Eligible individuals can come to the Center for the day and return to their home for evenings, which allows these individuals to maintain their roles within the family unit and the caregivers the ability to remain in the workforce. Health monitoring is provided by the licensed nurse, and individual care plans are coordinated by staff with family. Meaningful and purposeful activities are provided by a Certified Program Planner, and snacks and lunches are served. The Center is open five days a week with transportation provided as needed.

Socialization services provide daily activities such as puzzles, bingo, card games, healthy eating classes, yoga, arthritis classes, coloring club, Bible study, monthly birthday parties, and other physical activities. Weekly and monthly programs include special speakers, music programs, aesthetic services, video games, health fairs, breakfast events, and baking days. Special events are also provided such as trip preview parties, holiday events and celebrations, and an Angel Tree. A nutritious lunch is provided daily to over 40 clients after morning activities, all for a voluntary donation only.

Homemaker services enable elderly individuals to remain in their homes longer by providing the assistance of qualified and well-trained homemakers who provide light housekeeping duties on a regular schedule in the clients home. Available duties consist of laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, dishes, bathroom cleaning, and the elimination of clutter and safety hazards, along with any other chores that may arise. Services are provided for a voluntary donation.

Chore services are provided for voluntary donations to individuals aged 60 and over in Hardin County. These services include mowing, trimming, leaf clean-up, minor home repairs, and snow and ice removal. Assistance is also available for the transition from nursing home or other assisted living arrangements to independent living arrangements.

Outreach services provide information to seniors about the Centers services through a licensed social worker for voluntary donations. Assessments of the needs of clients are performed in their homes or by telephone in an effort to provide them with information and available community services, and assist them with making use of those services. Follow-up visits or phone calls take place to ensure linkage. Any concerns of elder abuse or other client concerns are handled by the social worker as needed, as well as letter writing, bill paying, mailings, and other needs.

Information and referral services provide supportive and community services to those individuals 60 years of age or older with their needs at no cost. Services available include assistance with Medicaid and Medicare, income tax referrals, and referrals to community services and resources for clothing, food, community events, and other needs. Services are available for enrollment in Golden Buckeye and other programs available to these individuals. Quarterly newsletters are mailed to eligible individuals, and all incoming calls to the Center are handled by this service. Volunteer and community service workers are scheduled and donation drives are coordinated as needed.