Aging & Volunteer Services

Aging and Volunteer Services

We’re here to help.

Volunteer and Make a Difference!

Are you 55 or older? Join one of our AmeriCorps Seniors programs and give back to your community:

• RSVP – Volunteer and make a difference in your community.
• FGP – Mentor children in schools and early learning centers.
• SCP – Help older adults stay independent through friendly support.

Volunteers may qualify for a stipend and mileage reimbursement.

Stay active, connect with others, and make an impact.

Contact us to get started! 435-893-0735 

Aging

Includes Senior Center Services such as Information & Referral, Outreach, Assessment Screening, Legal and Supportive Services, Transportation for medical appointments and necessary shopping to keep seniors in their home, Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Drug plans and other Medicare information), Health Fairs, Advocacy, Elder Abuse, Awareness, Preventive Health Programs and other Services. Eligibility is for those 60 years of age and older and their spouses (regardless of age). All services are by donation only. No fees can be assessed to any service that is supplemented with Federal funds from the Older Americans Act. Nutrition

Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals and Nutrition Education.

Eligibility is for those 60 years of age and older and their spouses (regardless of age). An Assessment, by the local Senior Center Administrator, is required for the Home Delivered Meal Program. There is no charge for qualified seniors but a suggested donation of $2.50 per meal (or what they can afford) is requested. Meals are not denied if a senior is unable to make a donation.

Home & Community Based Alternatives

In-Home services such as Homemaker, Personal Care and Lifeline (Emergency Response System) services. This program is for persons 18 years of age and older. This program is State Funded only. Eligibility is based on income and need. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale.

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program

This program provides relief for caregivers on a temporary basis. Each client has a $1,500.00 per year, limit. The care receiver must be 60 years of age or older. Services may include Homemaker, Personal Care, Training, Outreach, Education, Support Groups and Medical Supplies (such as assistive devices). Eligibility is established by stress and need scores assessed by a Case Manager. Services are provided on a donation basis.

Aging Medicaid Waiver Program

This program is for persons 65 years of age or older and is set up to keep clients in their homes in order to prevent premature admission to a Nursing Home. Services include Case Management, Homemaking (includes shopping/errands), Respite, Companion Services Emergency Response System, Medication Reminder System, Supplemental Meals and Personal Care. Eligibility is assessed by a Case Manager and Medicaid eligibility. No fees.

Veteran Directed home and Community-based Services Program

This Veteran program provides opportunity for veterans to direct their own care. Participants are given a budget to hire their own personal care aides and purchase needed items and services. Participants must qualify through the VA for services. Volunteer Services Department (The Volunteer Connection) It is our vision to mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems. We strive to connect people with service opportunities, promote productive volunteering and to make a difference in priority community problems.

12 Affiliated Senior Centers and Senior Nutrition sites

R6 Regional Council contracts with area senior centers to provide services such as transportation for shopping or medical appointments; Legal seminars, health education, and provide a location for the Senior Nutrition Program to prepare and distribute meals in both homebound and congregate settings. Centers also have a number of activities to promote health and wellbeing of area seniors. Times and schedules may vary by center. Contact the center for meal and transportation schedules.

Free Help for Marketplace Insurance

R6 Regional Council received a new Navigator Grant to assist consumers with signing up for Marketplace Insurance.

Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1st and goes through Jan. 15th.

This is for individuals and families who don’t qualify for Employer Insurance, Medicaid, or are not old enough to be on Medicare Insurance.

Special Enrollment Period for Healthcare Marketplace is now going on. If you have had a life changing event you may qualify for Healthcare Marketplace. Contact Candice Tice 435-893-0722 for help navigating the Special Enrollment Period for Healthcare Marketplace insurance.

For more information, please click on this link to schedule an appointment and one of our Marketplace Navigators will be able to assist you with questions and/or sign you up for Marketplace Insurance.
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In Home:

• Alternatives
  Caregiver
  Medicaid Waiver
  3-B

Senior Center Services:

• Congregate meals (in center)
• Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
• Senior Transportation
• Senior Services(Vary by center)

Volunteer Services:

• RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax assistance)
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Other Programs and Services:

• Senior Medicare Patrol -Medicare fraud education
• Senior Health insurance  Program
• LTC Ombudsman
• Veteran Transportation
• Legal Services
• Preventative Health