Program areas at Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Nutrition grant - funding is awarded to three communitybased organizations to deliver nutritionally sound meals to congregate sites and homebound individuals. In addition, nutrition education and counseling services are available. During fy22 approximately 347,435 meals were delivered to 1,902 people in their homes and 105,949 meals were served to 2,583 people at the community cafes. State and federal funds cover a portion of the total cost of the meals leaving the organizations to raise the balance of their budgets through fundraising efforts and other local support.
The national family caregivers program - assists caregivers with the care they provide for others. The program supports caregivers with respite care, case management, training, education, and supplemental services. In fy22, 451 caregivers received 14,419 units of service.
Social service grant - funding is awarded to 19 communitybased organizations to provide a comprehensive menu of longterm supports and services to people 60+ years of age. Services include, but are not limited to, transportation, health screenings, adult day care, homemakers, home health aides, dental services and legal assistance. During fy22 approximately 1,712 individuals were provided longterm supports and services under 26 contracts providing over 35,554 units of service.
Congregate housing and respite care