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Keeps frail adults in their own homes by providing and coordinating a variety of services. Clients' needs are assessed by a social worker who develops a care plan to address the needs identified.
Assists individuals aged 55 and older in finding meaningful volunteer opportunities in which to share experiences, abilities, and skills for the betterment of community and self. The program is specially designed to provide a variety of opportunities to meet the interests and time of the volunteer such as how much time to give, where to serve, and the type of service work.
Transportation provided to Senior Centers, and medical appointments within Davis county.
Meals On Wheels Program helps older people remain independent in their homes by providing one or more nutritious meals per day to eligible individuals unable to manage their own meal preparation. Special diets for health reasons, prescribed by a physician, can also be provided.
Long-term ombudsman volunteers advocate for residents ages 60 and older who live in long-term care facilities by monitoring care and treatment. Ombudsman volunteers conduct routine facility visits to interview residents about their care and complaints.
Information on available services and assistance connecting with community resources to help with the care of a loved one and ease the role of caregiving; advice and guidance about options and methods for dealing with caregiving responsibilities; and financial help for some respite care services and some equipment and devices.
Volunteer instructors needed at Senior Activity Centers for various classes such as computer, exercise, crafts, etc. Opportunities available to individuals, families, and small groups ( 2- 10 people).
Provides information on available services and assistance for the aging to connect with community resources. Information is meant to help with the care of a loved one and ease the role of caregiving, advice and guidance about options and methods for dealing with caregiving responsibilities, and financial help for some respite care services and some equipment and devices.
Trained specialists discuss with senior citizens, spouses, parents, or friends what is needed for their situation and help them find the most appropriate resources.
Investigates and resolves complaints made by or for older people in long term facilities and administrative actions that may adversely affect their health, safety, welfare or rights.
Volunteers use their time and experience to help people with Medicare and Medicaid avoid falling for scams. They work one-on-one with beneficiaries, give presentations to groups, and represent the SMP at events. Training is provided. In other opportunities, volunteers work with the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), known in Utah as Living Well with Chronic Conditions (LWCC). It is a 6-week workshop that takes place once a week for 2 hours.
A voucher program for seniors and persons with disabilities. Vouchers allow clients to arrange rides to medical appointments with a driver of their choice (friends, family, neighbors) who are then reimbursed for the mileage by UTA.
Volunteers utilize their own vehicles to transport seniors to medical appointments.
Food serving: Volunteers are needed to assist with serving the lunch meal provided at Senior Citizen Centers. Meals are provided M - F. Food delivery: Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteers deliver meals to home bound individuals and help them remain living independently in their home. Each shift runs M - F 10:30 am - 1 pm, with flexible schedule.
Volunteers improve the environment in Davis County by working in projects to keep water and air clean, or restaurant safe.
Keeps frail adults in their own homes by providing and coordinating a variety of services. Clients' needs are assessed by a social worker who develops a care plan to address the needs identified.