Aster Aging (EVAR)

The organization served over 4,000 older and disabled adults in fy-2022 through more than 180,000 service contacts in its core programs.center-based services were provided at mesa downtown and red mountain senior centers. Almost 17,000 meals were served on-site or through curbside pick-up to over 900 older adults. Due to the pandemic, in-person group activities were limited. A combination of virtual, outdoor, and limited indoor activities with safety protocols in place were conducted, along with check in call. Over 900 seniors participated in center activities in fy-22.meals on wheels provided 136,004 nutritious meals to 1,015 unduplicated isolated homebound older or disabled adults, coupled with essential wellness checks. Options include home delivered meals (subsidized weekday hot meal program), meals for you (private pay weekday hot meal program), and transitional meals (frozen short-term meals). The need increased dramatically in the fourth quarter due to the pandemic.in-home support helped older and disabled adults maintain their independence at home. Neighbors volunteer services matched 105 homebound seniors with volunteers who provided 3,222 contacts of companionship and assisted transportation to medical appointments, prescription pick-up and help with grocery shopping. Home care provided over 1,000 hours of housekeeping, personal care and respite.outreach / social services assisted older adults and their families in navigating and accessing needed social services, benefits, and health Resources. Services provided in fy-2022 included resource navigation to over 1,100 individuals, including benefits enrollment support and supplemental food boxes. Contracted programs enabled the organization to provide elements of quality core programs in partnership with other organizations. Fy-2022 contracts included the provision of center-based services and outreach at independent living communities (discovery point and encore), and the provision of nutritious catered meals for neighboring senior programs (tempe community action agency).