Aging Services
www.aging.slco.org
My mother is elderly and becoming quite frail. She lives by herself and needs more help and
assistance than my husband and I can provide for her. Can Aging Services help me?
There are several programs and services that may be able to help your mother. The best way to access
these is to contact Aging Services Outreach
Program at 468-2480. A case worker will discuss your mother's situation with you and make referrals
to appropriate services. If necessary the case worker will arrange to visit with you and your mother in-person
to perform a more in-depth assessment of her problems and needs. How
old do you have to be to participate in Aging Services' programs? For most services you
must be at least 60 years old. If you are under 60 years old and your spouse is 60 or over you are also eligible.
The age of eligibility for some services is different:
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Do you charge for the services you offer?
Most services are available on a "suggested donation" basis. We do not deny services to someone if
they are unable to make a donation. All donations are used to expand programs and provide additional services. The
Alternatives Program does charge a fee for its services.
The fee is based on a sliding scale that is tied to your income level. The Medicaid
Waiver Program may require an individual to "pay down" their income in order to be eligible for assistance.
How can I find out more about the different programs and services that Aging Services offers?
Contact the Outreach Program at 468-2480 for information
about the wide range of services, activities, and assistance that Aging Services provides.
I have a question about my Medicaid coverage. Can you help me?
The Health Insurance Information Program can help you.
Call 468-2480 or 1-800 371-7897 for information about eligibility, coverage, and spend-down issues.
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My father lives in a nursing home. I'm concerned about the level of care he is receiving.
Who can I call for help?
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates complaints
involving care in nursing homes in Salt Lake County. The Ombudsman can be contacted at 468-2854.
I'm 83 years old. My husband died last year. I really want to remain independent and continue living in my own home
for as long as I can. Where can I turn for help and information that would enable me to keep my independence?
Contact the Outreach Program at 468-2480 for information
about services and assistance available through Aging Services that can help you remain independent and continue living in your
own home. I have a little bit of free time on my hands and would like to become a volunteer.
Can you help me find a place where I can use by skills and abilities to help others?
Call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP
placements are available within Aging Services and in a variety or other agencies in the community. You can reach the RSVP
Program at 468-2490. They have numerous volunteer opportunities in the community and will work to find the one that best suits you.
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My elderly neighbor lives alone. Lately he seems to be losing weight. Since his wife died I'm not sure that he is
eating all that well. He has no family and I and his other neighbors work during the day so there is no one to help him prepare a
meal. Is he eligible for Meals on Wheels?
To be eligible for Meals on Wheels a person must
be at least 60 years old, homebound, and unable to prepare their own meals. To find out more about the Meals on Wheels Program call 468-2480.
I'm retired but am finding that my retirement check is inadequate for all my bills. Can Aging Services help me find a job so I can
make ends meet? The Senior Employment Program
helps job seekers over the age of 55 years find work. The Program can assist you in several ways in finding a job. Staff will help you conduct a
skills inventory and assessment and work with you to prepare a resume, polish your interviewing skills, and connect you with job
openings in the community. On-the-job training placements are also available. To schedule an appointment call 468-2785.
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I'm having problems with a legal matter and cannot afford to hire an
attorney to help me. Do you provide legal assistance and counsel? Aging Services contracts with
Utah Legal Services for assistance on senior's legal problems.
Legal Services can be reached at 328-8891. Toll free within Utah only, 1-800-662-4245.
I've noticed some bruises on the older woman who lives down the street from me. I think her children
may be abusing her. Can anything be done to help her?
If you have reason to suspect that an older person is being abused, exploited, or neglected the situation should be
immediately reported to Adult Protective Services at 264-7669.
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My mother lives in Terre
Haute, Indiana. She is getting quite old and frail. How can I find out about any services that may be available to assist her in her hometown?
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (NAAAA) has established
the Eldercare Locator, a toll-free 800 number for identifying the
information and referral services provided by aging programs across the country. Individuals calling this
service have access to more than 4,800 state and local information and referral service providers identified
for every ZIP code in the country. The Eldercare Locator, (800) 677-1116, is available on weekdays from 9 am
until 8 pm (eastern time).
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