Program areas at Marinette County Elderly Services
NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides hot, nutritious meals (Congregate and Home Delivered) for persons age 60 and over. Promotes physical health, nutrition counseling and education, and additional health support of aging. In 2022, 47,301 meals were served to our Congregate and Home Delivered clients.
LEGAL AND BENEFIT COUNSELING: Provides support to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia, including grants to affected individuals and families. Programs include Alzheimers Family Caregiver Support, Outreach, Information and Assistance, Respite Care and necessary supplies and services. In 2022, 27 clients received full or partial grants totaling $36,778 via Alzheimer's/Family Caregiver Support Programs. About 295 individuals were assisted with Homestead Tax, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, SeniorCare, prescription medication, and consumer issues.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: Provides transportation via bus, van, and private auto for medical, social, nutritional, employment, personal business. Many elderly clients are frail and require private auto escort and/or wheelchair-lift assistance in accessing Agency vans and buses. In 2022, the Agency provided 4575 passenger trips of which 1246 were for medical appointments (534 for frail elderly requiring private auto transport). Remaining rides were for nutrition, employment, education, and social/recreation.
Grants to County Senior Centers for recreation, education, and socialization related to needs of senior citizens. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention seminars for seniors. Donations from individuals, community organizations, local businesses applied to Agency programs and activities.