Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter. There are many resources and tools available to you, your household, and organization if impacted by Alzheimer’s. Please see these resource links for support groups, programs and tools.
Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition – Our Senior Population is Growing: Here’s What You Need to Know. At the start of the month, Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition’s Maria Evans sat down with Kathy Bennett, Director of the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, to discuss key issues facing our senior community members. Read more here.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth provides transportation assistance, social worker services, a food pantry, and an information and referral system.
Generations. Monday-Friday Meals on Wheels service to the Indian Valley and North Penn areas is available! Take Out Meals are available for ordering Monday-Friday. No dine-in meals are being served at this time. Click here for further details, menu listings, and ordering procedures. Virtual programs are being offered – Click here for full details. Generations has reopened for many in-person programs.
Generations of Indian Valley shares Life After COVID-Related Loss: The feelings of grief from loss of family members and from losing two years of life to the pandemic have been insurmountable for many, and even more so for the elderly in rural areas. Many of these feelings have led to reclusiveness and a reluctance to return to social settings. Generations is pleased to announce that we have received notice of program funding that will allow us to reach out to people who are anxious about coming out of Covid-related isolation. Our hope is to help reduce feelings of solitude and help seniors feel more comfortable about returning to social settings. This program will involve folks coming together and sharing their stories. Narratives from pandemic experiences will be collected to help inform professionals about how best to assist seniors with a return to normalcy. Do you know someone who is still struggling with isolation due to fears about Covid? If so, please contact our Social Services Coordinator, Emily at 215-723-1930.
Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services – see what’s happening! Whether you join at Encore Experiences or The PEAK Center, you can take advantage of the variety of activities, classes, and events offered at both Centers. By becoming a member, it’s like you are joining two Centers for the price of one for less than $1 a week!
The Jaisohn Center has opened a 3rd office at Advanced Living Communities, with social services provided along with preventive care, mindfulness exercise, and other programs! See their flyer with phone numbers to learn more.
The Lincoln Center. Elder Victim Mobile Support is available telephonically or online to all residents of Montgomery County aged 60 and above, free of charge. Services include: crisis support and safety planning, intensive case management with info and referrals to community resources, and trauma-informed cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. Spanish support staff available. Call 484.948.2790 for more info. Visit http://thelincolncenter.com/victim-services/ for support services available to Montco residents of all ages affected by crime.
Mercy LIFE (Norristown). Learn more about Mercy LIFE, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. Take a virtual tour here! Learn more about them here. Call for a referral 215-339-4747.
What services can you get from Mercy LIFE that you can’t get from a Paid Caregiver Program:
Montco SAAC is the community focal point where aging adults and their families find support, guidance, educational and social programs to help navigate life transitions and continue to be active, creative, healthy and engaged in the community through our three Meals on Wheels programs, two senior centers, and inter-generational art center.
PA Council on Aging has created a new interactive guide to support seniors and combat some of the biggest sources of stress in their lives during COVID-19. The guide includes resources, activities and videos to help older Pennsylvanians avoid social isolation and stay mentally and physically fit. View the guide here.
PA Link & Tech OWL Partnership for seniors & individuals living with a disability. It’s never too late to learn and use technology! The PA Link has partnered with TechOWL and Temple University to assist people in accessing the necessary hardware to fit their needs, a hot spot if necessary, training on technology, and ongoing support. TechOWL will provide an assessment of needs and work with the individual to provide the essentials to enable social interaction with family and friends, access to the Internet, and the ability to connect with telehealth and other important appointments.
PASSi (Penn Asian Senior Services, Inc.)
Share Food Program’s Senior Box Program is accessible to any Montgomery County Senior who meets a maximum household income and is 60 years or older.
RSVP can help you gain skill and confidence using a computer, the internet, social media, Zoom and email! If you are at least 55 years old, have a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone and can receive email, you are eligible to become a student. Once you are enrolled, RSVP volunteers will help you gain comfort in using a PC, tablet or mobile device of your choice during scheduled online sessions. Sign up to be a student! To learn more, email scherrir@rsvpmc.org or call (610) 834-1040 x.128.
Social Security Administration. Online services are available at www.ssa.gov. National toll-free number is 800-772-1213. To speak with a local staff person, visit the online office locator. Enter the individual’s zip code, press enter.