Program areas at Burleigh County Council on Aging
This is the organization's largest program. Congregate and home delivered/take out meals are provided to senior adults in Burleigh County, nd. In 2023, the organization provided 33,020 congregate meals to 1,352 individuals and 119,893 home delivered/take out meals to 1,276 individuals. In 2023 19% of meal recipients are at or below the poverty level, 44% live alone, and 9% live in rural areas. Meals are provided at the Burleigh County senior center, crescent manor, wing senior center, sterling united methodist church and in the home.
Health services for senior adults in Burleigh County - 17,914 units of service were provided to 1,056 individuals. The health maintenance program is a combination of services provided to address the unique care and concerns of the elderly. In 2023, 17% of clients are at or below the poverty level, 43% lived alone, and 37% live in rural areas. The program utilized a registered nurse and a cna to provide blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, foot care and home visits. Services are provided at the Burleigh County senior center, wing senior center, sterling united methodist church, and in the home.
Pass through payments to seven other senior services programs. The program is the administrative agent for region vii nutrition and and health maintenance services.
Life enrichment activities for approximately 3,000 senior adults in Burleigh County. The various activities provide senior citizens with opportunities for learning, volunteering, socializing, and staying involved in the community. Transportation services total 3,174. Outreach services to senior adults in Burleigh County - connecting seniors and their families to community services and programs. In 2023, 18% of the seniors served were at or below the poverty level, 44% lived alone, and 17% lived in rural areas. Two professionals are utilized in the outreach program. Through home visits and phone calls the social worker identifies the needs of senior citizens and connects them to a variety of available services. Services are conducted in conjuction with health and nutrition services and expenses are not segregated specifically to the outreach services.