Senior Hub Inc

TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND A VARIETY OF DIRECT SERVICES PLANNED TO SUSTAIN AN INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY AGING EXPERIENCE.

MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM (MOW) - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOT MEAL DELIVERY AND WELLNESS CHECKS FIVE DAYS PER WEEK TO HOME BOUND ELDERS. MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS MANAGE MULTIPLE ROUTES TO PROVIDE DAILY HOT MEAL DELIVERY. THE SENIOR HUB CONTRACTS DIRECTLY WITH GOLDEN CORRAL TO PREPARE THE MEALS UNDER STRICT DIETARY GUIDELINES IN KEEPING WITH BEST NUTRITION FOR OLDER ADULTS. THIS ALLOWS FOR MEAL VARIETY, ETHNICALLY SENSITIVE MEALS, AND SPECIALIZED MEALS TO BETTER SERVE OLDER ADULT RECIPIENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE SENIOR HUB INCLUDES ROBUST NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND 1:1 NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, PROVIDED BY A REGISTERED DIETICIAN TO THOSE RECEIVING MEALS ON WHEELS. THROUGH THIS INCREASED NUTRITIONAL FOCUS, OLDER ADULTS BENEFIT FROM NOT ONLY DAILY HOT MEALS, BUT NUTRITION EDUCATION AND ENHANCED MENU PLANNING FOR MEALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD OUTSIDE OF THE HOT MEAL DELIVERY THE SENIOR HUB PROVIDES. FINALLY, MOW CLIENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FROZEN MEALS UPON REQUEST AND BLIZZARD BOXES THAT PROVIDE UP TO THIRTY DAYS OF PRE- PACKAGED MEALS IN THE INSTANCES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WHEN DAILY MEAL DELIVERY IS NOT POSSIBLE. FOOD PANTRY IS A PROGRAM WHEREIN OLDER ADULTS WHO QUALIFY CAN SHOP MONTHLY AT THE SENIOR HUB LOCATION AND RECEIVE MEAT, PRODUCE, SHELF STABLE ITEMS AND PET FOOD. FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE PERIODIC SPECIAL DELIVERIES LIKE SEASONAL FOOD BOXES, HOLIDAY BOXES AND SPECIALTY VENDOR ITEMS LIKE PARRY PIZZA, EINSTEIN BAGELS AND OTHERS.

HOMECARE SERVICES IS A COLORADO CERTIFIED CLASS B HOMECARE AGENCY (NON- MEDICAL) PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE CARE (A BREAK FOR CAREGIVERS), HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREP, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. HOMECARE SERVICES RELIEF AND RESPITE CARE IS VITAL TO RELIEVE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF THE STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH CARING FOR A DECLINING, HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULT.

ADULT DAY SERVICE UTILIZES CERTIFIED STAFF TO PROVIDE FULL AND HALF DAY CARE SERVICES OUTSIDE OF THE HOME TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE STIMULATION IN A SAFE AND MONITORED ENVIRONMENT, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE A NEEDED BREAK TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS. THE ADULT DAY SERVICE SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD OLDER ADULTS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THE DISEASE PROCESS. AT THE ADULT DAY SERVICE LOCATION, SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN GROUP AND INDIVIDUALLY STRUCTURED ACTIVITES OF MUSIC, PHYSICAL EXERCISE, ART, AND MONTHLY RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS.

WELL ELDER IS A PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS OLDER ADULTS WITH A TABLET AND WEARABLE WATCH, AT NO COST TO THEM, TO INCREASE THEIR TELECARE/TELEHEALTH CONNECTIONS. WITH THE USE OF THE WELLASSIST TABLET AND WEARABLE WATCH, WELL ELDER CLIENTS CAN ACCESS THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PORTAL FOR EDUCAITON, UPDATES, AND TELEHEALTH VISITS. WELL ELDER CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE WEEKLY PHONE AND VIRTUAL CHECK-IN CALLS DURING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FRAUD EDUCATION, AND END OF LIFE MATERIALS ARE SHARED BY WELL ELDER VOLUNTEERS. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION BY OLDER ADULTS, PROVIDES A MECHANISM FOR TELECARE/TELEHEALTH CONNECTION, ENABLES ONGOING ELDER VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING, AND ALLOWS FOR TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TRUSTED COMMUNITY AGENCIES. VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE (FORMERLY S.H.O.U.T.) - IS ACTIVE OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS OF MANY AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND SKILL SETS THAT SUPPORT SENIOR HUB AGENCY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES. THE SENIOR HUB VOLUNTEER EFFORTS FOCUS ON PLACING UNIQUE VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAM AREAS AT THE AGENCY, LIKE: MARKET NIGHTS, WELL ELDER, VACCINE TESTING/OUTREACH/ EDUCATION, MATERIAL AID DELIVERY, AND HOLIDAY MEAL AND GIFT DELIVERY. FLUID VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES UNDER THE SENIOR HUB UMBRELLA ALLOW THEM TO BE MORE RESPONSIVE, RELEVANT, AND ACTIONABLE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS.