Weber-Morgan Area Agency on Aging

Utah Caregiver Support Program provides information and support to caregivers of adults 60 years old and older or younger adults with a form of dementia. Services include Adult Daycare, Personal Care Aide, Homemaker Aide, Respite, Support Groups, Education, and Caregiver Counseling. Information and referral are also provided for Grandparents over age 60 who are responsible for raising Grandchildren under the age of 18. Senior Companionship Program can also provide respite care.

Home Delivered Meals - Hot nutritious meals are delivered to homebound seniors Monday through Friday. Additional weekend and holiday meals may be obtained when frozen meals are available.

Transportation to and from senior centers, doctor's appointments, or other community interests by 'The Ride' program at Weber Human Services.

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.

Screening, eligibility review, advocacy, and support access to community programs. Weber Senior Services also provides a traveling 'road show' to groups in Weber and Morgan counties. Topics include the different services provided by Weber Senior Services and can also include tips for seniors to stay physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy 'How to Stay Healthy'.

Works on behalf of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other residential care facilities licensed by Utah Dept. of Health by voicing and resolving the concerns that elderly residents encounter. The ombudsman helps residents to resolve complaints and concerns and informs residents and their families about the resident's rights.

State-trained medicare counselors can assist with questions, enrollment, gaps in coverage, billing questions, advocate for medicare recipients, etc.

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) pairs older adult volunteers with seniors in need of help, through assisted transportation, companionship and respite for caregivers.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one health benefits counseling to people with Medicare and their families. Senior Medical Patrol counselors assist beneficiaries and their families to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse with individuals and give group presentations.

The Volunteer Center recruits seniors and coordinates their service to the community through dozens of project sites throughout Northern Utah. Volunteers can help in many different capacities, locations, and schedules.

Volunteers, age 55 years of age or older, share their vast experience and skills, and help make a difference by tutoring children in local elementary schools and helping them succeed at a critical time in their lives. Volunteers receive a monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement.

Local aging programs provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them, such as mobility assistance programs, meal plans, individual counseling, and respite care.

Finds older adult volunteers who help seniors through assisted transportation, companionship, and respite for caregivers. Volunteers receive a monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) can also provide limited volunteer companionship.

Recruits mature volunteers, age 55 or older, to share their time, wisdom, life experiences and skills to strengthen local communities. RSVP provides volunteer opportunities that are flexible and based on the volunteers interests and the time they have to give. Volunteers are placed with non-profit organizations throughout the community. Hundreds of volunteer opportunities are available.

Offers information and assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities. Questions are answered regarding the programs and services extended to the aging that are available in the Weber and Morgan County area.

State-trained Medicare counselors can assist with Medicare questions, enrollment, gaps in coverage, billing questions, and advocate for Medicare recipients.

Weber Senior Services manages 13 Centers in Weber and Morgan Counties where seniors can socialize and access other service programs such as congregate meals, nutrition/health screening and promotion, recreation, and education.

Six-week educational course, support groups, and referral services offered for those who care for an aging relative or friend.