Senior Community Services Inc

Senior community services, inc. (scs) operates four nationally accredited senior centers in delaware county which nurture the mind, body and spirit of active older adults. Located in the city of chester, darby township, ridley township and yeadon borough, the centers offer a welcoming place to socialize with old and new friends, engage in fitness activities, educational and art programs, delicious meals and fulfilling volunteer roles. Offering information and assistance, the centers also refer older adults to other resources that help ensure continued independent living. Transportation is available for people needing a ride to the center. During the year, over 6,800 unduplicated persons participated in senior care center programs and services, making 60,631 visits, a 10% increase over the prior year. Fiscal year 2024 represented the tenth year of aging at home, started as a demonstration project in partnership with united way of greater philadelphia and southern new jersey. Originally, targeted to the "greater lansdowne area", the greater ridley area was added in fiscal year 2018. The innovative "village style" program targeted to low and moderate income population aims to enable older people to remain living in their home with independence and peace of mind. As of 2023/2024, over 900 "members" were enrolled, receiving door-thru-door transportation, volunteer handyman services, vetted home repair referrals and volunteer home chore services. Although demonstration funding ended in fiscal year 2018, aging at home is now an integral component of scs' scope of services. During fiscal year 2024, 767 services were delivered to 267 program participants. Scs scope of services also includes:volunteer service - during 2023/2024 scs' volunteer program was essentially fully operational, including the key volunteer-driven homebound meal program. During the year, approximately 300 individuals contributed over 38,000 hours of volunteer service. While pa medi continued its important role all through the pandemic deploying telephonic counseling and virtual group sessions, the program successfully pivoted to traditional in-person engagements. (counseling by telephone is still provided if preferred by the consumer.) during 2023/2024 1,052 older persons received one-on-one counseling sessions and 175 group outreach/eduction sessions were conducted with 1,356 attendees. Cognitive stimulation program - the program was essentially dormant for much of 2020/2021. 2021/2022 saw the resumption of kit deliveries to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in delaware county and the broader region. During 2023/2024, 1,360 kit activity sessions were conducted, returning to traditional program levels.

The caregiver support program (csp) provides support and guidance for family members caring for elderly loved ones. The program provides free, compassionate counseling helping caregivers find positive ways to work with the challenges of insuring elderly loved ones are well cared for at home. The program links family caregivers to benefits, community resources and services. Financial support for caregiving-related expenses is also provided. Csp served 124 caregivers and their families in 2023/2024. Csp also provides services and support for grandparents raising grandchildren.