Services for Union County Seniors
Funded in whole or in part by the Union County Senior Services Sales Tax
Adult Protective Services
For those who are, or are in danger of being mistreated or neglected, and are unable to protect themselves call 937.644.1010 to file a report
Alzheimer's Association Social Worker
Available for home visits to assess needs and coordinate services
Caregiver Relief / Day Respite Care*
Providing trained individual to help with the care of older adults who need 24-hour supervision
Case Management
Conducting ongoing assessments and consultations with seniors and their families to determine needs and provide support
Companionship / Visitation
Friendly home visits for homebound seniors
Crime Prevention Officer
Partnership with the Union County Sheriff's Office to develop and maintain programs that keep seniors in our community safe
Emergency Needs Assistance
Limited emergency assistance for medications or utilities
Emergency Response Buttons / Automatic Pill Dispensers*
Provides access to emergency services through electronic communication devices and assistance with medication compliance
Ensure Senior Health Program*
Ensure Nutrition Shakes provided at a discount or at no charge with a physician's prescription [application]
Farmers' Market Healthy Seniors Program
Farmers' Market coupons to be used for fresh local produce for income eligible seniors [application]
FILE OF LIFE
Magnetic pouch for the refrigerator and wallet insert to record medications and medical conditions for first responders
Food Commodity Program
Partnering with CASC to provide monthly food boxes for income eligible seniors through a Federal Program
Heat Relief
Air Conditioning units provided through Community Action for income eligible seniors with a physician's referral ; fans provided to income eligible seniors
Homecare Management*
Assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment
Home Delivered Meals*
Funding provided to support the Memorial Meals Program
Homeless Prevention Program
Funding provided to the Salvation Army to assist low income seniors at risk of becoming homeless
Home Repairs and Safety Solutions*
Providing ramps and a variety of home repairs through a cooperation with St John's Lutheran Church of to improve independence and safety
Information and Advocacy
Providing resource information about community-based and other services for older adults
Library @ Your Door and Visitation Program
Library materials selected and delivered to homebound seniors Marysville Library ; Plain City Library
Life-Bios - Life Story Journal
Journal to document the life of a senior as well as an instructional class or the option to pair with companion visitation
Medicare Assistance
Medicare counseling by Senior Services' OSHIIP-certified (Ohio Department of Insurance) staff
Medication Management
Medication set-up by a registered nurse for qualified seniors
Mental Health Specialist / Senior Well-Being Counselor
Senior Mental Health Coordinator contracted through Consolidated Care, Inc
Personal Care*
Assistance in the performance of necessary activities, such as personal hygiene and grooming
Project Lifesaver
Funding provided to the Union County Sheriff's Office to support tracking system for those at risk to wander such as Alzheimer's and Dementia clients
Project Safe Heat
Free carbon monoxide detector, furnace cleaning and inspection for seniors through the Community Action office
Senior Shopping Cart
Grocery shopping service available for those medically unable to shop for themselves with a physician's or social worker's referral [application]
Transportation to the grocery store available for those who don't drive through UCATS
Senior Watch Telephone Call Program
Daily automated call program for safety operated by the Union County Sheriff's Office
Smoke Detector Program
Smoke detectors provided to local Fire Departments for Union County Seniors
Transportation Coordination
Medical and Community Meals transportation available; wheelchair transportation available through UCATS
Union County Family YMCA Senior Sunrise
Funding provided to support Senior Sunrise, free admission to the YMCA Friday mornings
Volunteer Friend Program
Visitation from a non-professional through the Volunteer Guardian Program for moral support to assist a senior to remain independent
Volunteer Guardian Program
Court appointed guardian program for those the law regards as incapable of managing their own affairs
Welcome Baskets for Seniors
Welcome baskets delivered to seniors new to the county by Union County Senior Services staff that contain senior-related community information and give aways
