Are you…
- An adult child of aging parents and have questions?
- In need of benefits to help with living expenses?
- In need of insurance?
- Able to ask the right questions about your Medicare/Medicaid plan?
- Experiencing an emergency?
- Feeling alone and need someone to talk to?
- Unsure of your local programs or resources?
- Finding it difficult to manage your home and need help finding assistance?
Our social services coordinator is available to assist you through these situations and more. Many times we just need someone to listen and provide options. Our approach is to empower you. We would like to provide options for each situation and assist you as much as you need to find a resolution.
Please feel free to reach out for a helping hand by calling 317-398-0127 and ask to speak to our social worker. We are available from 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
From the Horizon:
It’s almost summer! Friday, June 20th is the longest day of the year and marks the beginning of summer. The Alzheimer’s Association challenges us to use this day to raise money doing something that we love. The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition will have a walk at Blue River Memorial Park to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association on Friday, June 20th. Registration starts at 8:30 am & walk begins at 9:00am. Join us f you would like to walk or visit one of the many booths offering assistance and information for those who care for someone with dementia. Please come visit the Shelby Senior Services tent and introduce yourself! We are here to support you and help you find the resources you need.
Caring for someone with dementia may make every day seem like the longest day. There are resources available. Shelby Senior Services offers a monthly Dementia Caregiver Gathering on the third Tuesday of every month. Don’t forget that the Alzheimer’s Association is available 24/7 as well for all forms of dementia, at 800-272-3900 or alz.org. You are not alone, you do not have to do it by yourself.
Please remember to pick up your Produce for Better Health Boxes:
Monday, June 2nd and Monday, June 16th.
We want to make sure you receiving the produce as fresh as possible. We’ve also learned that even though they pack the produce all together- the more time it is stored in the box – the quicker it can go bad. To keep your produce fresh longer, avoid storing ethylene producers (like apples, bananas, and tomatoes) near ethylene-sensitive items (like avocados, grapes, and peppers). Onions should also be kept separate from potatoes, as they can cause them to sprout and spoil faster.
Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
Ethylene Producers (Store Separately): Apples, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas, Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew), Mangoes, Onions, Pears, Persimmons, Plantains, and Tomatoes.
Ethylene-Sensitive Produce (Keep Away from Producers): Grapes, Lemons and limes, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Watermelon.