Deming-Luna County Commission On Aging Inc

TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, PRESERVE DIGNITY, AND ENHANCE LIFE QUALITY FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO OLDER ADULTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER LIVING IN THE CITY OF DEMING, VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS AND LUNA COUNTY.

MEALS ARE PROVIDED IN A CONGREGATE SETTING TO OLDER ADULTS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR A SPOUSE OF A WIDOW, WHO MEETS THE AGE REQUIREMENTS, AT A SUGGESTED DONATION. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED LUNCHES TO OLDER ADULTS THAT ARE ASSESSED AS HOMEBOUND AND UNABLE TO PREPARE MEALS FOR THEMSELVES. THE SAME CRITERIA ARE FOLLOWED ON THE AGE REQUIREMENTS AS IS FOR CONGREGATE MEALS. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION WAS LIMITED IN SERVING MEALS IN AN CONGREGATE SETTING. INSTEAD, MEALS WERE PROVIDED UNDER A GRAB-N-GO SET UP THAT ALLOWED OLDER ADULTS TO DRIVE UP TO THE DESIGNATED AREA OF THE CENTER TO RECEIVE THEIR MEALS WITHOUT LEAVING THEIR CARS.TRANSPORATION PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN THE SERVICE AREA. THE AGE REQUIREMENT IS AGE 60 OR OLDER. THERE IS A SUGGESTED DONATION FOR THIS SERVICE. WEEKLY TRANSPORTATION IS SCHEDULED FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, BANKING, BEAUTY/BARBER SHOP, OR ANY OTHER APPOINTMENTS THAT A OLDER ADULT MAY HAVE.HOMEMAKER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO AT-RISK OLDER ADULTS, ASSISTING THEM WITH MEAL PREPARATION, SHOPPING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, USING THE TELEPHONE, AND OTHER LIGHT HOUSEHOLD CHORES.THE SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO OLDER ADULTS IN AREAS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS.FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FUNDS TO STRENGTHEN, RESTORE, MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THE PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO BE SELF-SUPPORTIVE AND INDEPENDENT.IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THESE OLDER ADULT SERVICES, THE CITY OF DEMING ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO USE FACILITIES THAT ARE OWNED BY THE CITY. THE CITY ALSO PROVIDES THE UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE. THESE ARE CONSIDERED IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, THE VALUE OF WHICH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 6-30-2022 WAS $272,508.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES VALUABLE AID TO CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS. FOSTERS GRANDPARENTS SERVE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS; SERVE 20 HOURS A WEEK AND MAY RECEIVE AN HOURLY STIPEND.SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH LIMITATIONS, MOST OF WHO ARE ELDERLY. SENIOR COMPANIONS SERVE 20 HOURS A WEEK AND MAY RECEIVE AN HOURLY STIPEND.RSVP VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. THE RSVP PROGRAM SERVES MANY DIFFERENCT TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. BENEFITS THAT ARE OFFERED THROUGH THE RSVP PROGRAM ARE; ADDITIONAL ACCIDENT, PERSONAL LIABILITY, ASSISTANCE WITH COST OF TRANSPORTATION AND RECOGNITION.

ADULT DAY CARE PROGAN PROVIDES SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZATION FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, OR PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DISABILTIES. TRAINED STAFF PLAN A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN AND CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS.RESPITE CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SENIOR CITIZENS WHO NEED RESPITE CARE IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT ALLOWING FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF RELIEF OR REST FOR THE CAREGIVER.THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THEIR VACCINE AWARNESS EFFORTS.FINALLY, THE ORGANIZTION RECEIVED A GRANT AWARD TO IMPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS OF OLDER ADULTS.