Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services

Monthly meetings with caregivers and services to discuss an assigned topic for that month pertaining to care giving as well as a forum to meet with peers in similar circumstances and learn from one another.

The program pairs volunteers who are 55 years and older with at-risk children and students who need extra support with literacy or school readiness skills. Volunteers receive a small, tax-free stipend of $3.00 per hour while working with students in schools, preschools and day care centers.

Senior Ride Programs for Medical and dental appointments only. Some limited transport available for physical therapy. Priority given to those with life sustaining needs.

Investigates complaints and concerns about nursing homes and residential facilities and provides information on facilities and financing.

Salt Lake County residents and residents of surrounding areas can go to numerous 'Cool Zones' locations around the Salt Lake valley to get away from the heat through October 15th. Those adults 60+ can visit their local Senior Center and those under 60 are directed to local libraries and recreation centers.

Investigates complaints and concerns about nursing homes and residential facilities, and provides information on facilities and financing.

Case management and in-home services for frail elderly and disabled adults to remain in homes rather than being placed in nursing facilities.

Snow shoveling services for qualifying seniors in Salt Lake County.

Liquid meal replacements are available to seniors who qualify for the Meals on Wheels program but cannot eat solid foods.

Health Promotion and Education providing evidence based classes at Salt Lake County Senior Centers. Classes offered include EnhanceFitness, Walk with Ease, Stepping On, Living Well with Chronic Pain, Living Well with Diabetes, and Tomado Control de su Salud.

The community focal-point for older adults, their families and caregivers, providing a comprehensive system of services that promote the health and well being of older adults while supporting and assisting seniors who need help to remain independent. Assists with meals, meal delivery, liquid supplements, senior/medical transportation, adult residential and health facility complaints, home nursing/companion and wellness programs, in-home respite care, care giver support groups, referrals, and general yard work. Related volunteer opportunities and programs available.

The Active Aging Program helps older adults, 60 years of age or older, live healthier, more active lifestyles.

The Caregiver Support Program provides services and support to assist individuals who are providing care to a loved one.

Provides home-delivered meals to homebound elderly.

Investigates complaints and concerns about nursing homes and residential facilities. Information on facilities and financing.

The community focal-point for older adults, their families and caregivers, providing a comprehensive system of services that promote the health and wellbeing of older adults while supporting and assisting seniors who need help to remain independent.

The Active Aging Program helps older adults, 60 years of age or older, live healthier, more active lifestyles.

Transportation to and from medical and dental appointments. Limited transport available for physical therapy. Priority given to those in need of life sustaining treatments such as Cancer and Dialysis.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families.

The program provides volunteer opportunities for limited-income seniors to receive a small, tax-free stipend of $3.00 per hour while helping other seniors maintain their independence and providing respite to caregivers. Volunteers serve 20 hours per week and assist older adults with light meal preparation, socialization, grocery shopping, getting to medical appointments, advocacy and other essential needs.

The community focal-point for older adults, their families and caregivers, providing a comprehensive system of services that promote the health and well being of older adults while supporting and assisting seniors who need help to remain independent. Assists with meals, meal delivery, liquid supplements, senior/medical transportation, adult residential and health facility complaints, home nursing/companion and wellness programs, in-home respite care, care giver support groups, referrals, and general yard work. Related volunteer opportunities and programs available.