Information and Assistance

Shelby Senior Services understands with aging, comes a variety of decisions and situations to think through. All it takes is a phone call to our agency to begin evaluating your needs in order to link you with the appropriate local, federal, or state offices. No question is too trivial or too complex. Call 317-398-0127.

Looking for help with yard work, weatherization of your home or eventually, snow removal? Call Shelby Senior Services, 398-0127, and we will find someone willing to lend a helping hand. Donations to Shelby Senior Services are appreciated.

Computer Assistance Available

Do you have a problem using a program in your computer? Call 398-0127 to arrange a time for help at your convenience.

We Need Volunteers

So much of the assistance Shelby Senior Services provides to the older generation in Shelby County could not be accomplished without the help of volunteers. The agency staff truly appreciates the dedication of its volunteers, however, at this time, additional volunteers are needed to help satisfy the increased volume of services being sought by residents who are 55 years of age and older.
Do you have some time to help others? Volunteers are needed as:

• Friendly Visitors
• Family Caregiver Supporters
• Cook a meal, clean a kitchen
• Rake leaves, shovel snow
• Drive seniors to out-of-county medical appointments
• Get groceries for shut-ins
• Organize a class at the Senior Center
• Make check-in calls
• Assist with fundraisers
• Have an idea? Try it out on us!

Reward YOURSELF with this gift to others. Call the agency today at 398-0127 or e-mail Mary Brown by clicking on mbrown@shelbyseniorservices.org

Homemaker Program

Our Homemaker can brighten a senior's environment by performing light housekeeping to put things in order. Phone to set an appointment for an individual assessment. Call 317-398-0127 or e-mail Polly Jenkins by clicking on pjenkins@shelbyseniorservices.org

Nutritional Program

Our homebound Delivered Meal Program offers hot midday meals to frail homebound Seniors who cannot cook for themselves. Delivery is county-wide. For more information call 317-398-0127 or toll free 1-800-432-2422.

Meal Delivery Programs

Home Delivered Meals or Meals on Wheels?

Shelby County has two meal delivery programs available to its

residents. Each has different criteria that applicants must meet

to receive the meals from either Home-Delivered Meals by

CICOA,  Aging and In-Home Solutions and Meals on Wheels.

 Home Delivered Meals

 The goal of the Nutrition Program at CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is to provide all seniors ages 60 and older, and persons under the age of 60 with disabilities that are in need of a hot, nutritious meal to have the opportunity to receive such a meal. CICOA provides quality meals in Marion and the surrounding counties, including Shelby County, by working with established caterers such as Chef for Hire.

To receive home delivered meals you must be:

1.       At least 60 years of age; or

2.       The spouse of someone at least 60 years of age; or

3.       Under the age of 60 with a disability and residing in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals at which congregate nutrition services are provided; or

4.       Under the age of 60 with a disability and receiving services through any of the following funded programs: CHOICE, SSBG, Title III-E or Medicaid Waiver.

            The suggested donation amount is $2 per meal. Home delivered meals are available to residents living in Shelby County and in the city limits of Shelbyville. Call 1-800-489-9550.

 Meals on Wheels

 Meals are delivered by the week to residents of any age, living inside the city limits of Shelbyville only through the Meals on Wheels program. Meals are not delivered to county residents.

            There is a two-page application to be filled out and signed by a physician, and temporary meals are available for a couple of months if someone is recuperating from surgery or other situations such as a fall. Meal recipients have to be able to pay for their own meals, too. Meals are prepared by Major Hospital.

            The charge for five days for single meal delivery is $13, which comes to $2.60 a day, said Dee Perkins, director of the local Meals on Wheels program. The weekly cost for two meals daily, one hot meal and a deli-style meal, is $22.50 or $4.50 a day. Payment is collected every Friday for the following week. All funds go to Major Hospital.

            MOW is a not-for-profit organization supported by SCUFFY.

Comfort Group

Shelby Senior Services, Inc. Executive Director Dianna Pandak facilitates a coffee & comfort group with Vickie Boling, that provides an opportunity for those who have experienced the death of a loved one to be with others who share a similar experience. The group meets on Wednesdays at 6p.m. in the Senior Center on 4th Street for seven weeks. Refreshments are served. Information about the group may be obtained by phoning either 398-0127 or 398-4599 or e-mailing Dianna by clicking on dpandak@shelbyseniorservices.org

Medical Equipment

Hart Medical Supplies in Fountaintown maintains a program for Shelby County residents who fall into the financial category referred to as low income, whereby they may receive durable medical equipment at no cost. DurabIe equipment includes, but is not limited to, four-legged walkers, quad canes, wheelchairs, and shower chairs. For more information, call toll-free, 1-800-207-2670 or email by clicking on hartsupplies@aol.com

SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. SHIIP is a non-profit organization designed to provide an unbiased place for seniors and pre-retirees to find answers to their health insurance questions. All SHIIP services are free.

Local SHIIP counselors are available by calling Shelby Senior Services a 317-398-0127 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or e-mail dpandak@shelbyseniorservices.org

The councelors are:

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