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Licking County Aging ProgramThe Licking County Aging Program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Senior Citizens by contributing to their independence and healthy life-styles. We do not charge a fee for any of our services, but donations are appreciated and we have a suggested amount for each service. The following services are available for seniors age 60 and older (55 and older for the social activities).
Home Services - We provide professionally trained and supervised homemakers and home health aides who perform personal care such as bathing; hair, skin, mouth and back care; assistance with transfers and use of adaptive equipment; help with range-of-motion exercises; and offering emotional support. The service also provides for upkeep of the home through light housekeeping duties such as: kitchen and bathroom cleaning, changing linens, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, laundry, and errands related to food or medical needs. Handyman services are available through the CHORE staff. Respite care is offered for 24-hour caregivers who need a break in their responsibility to handle personal needs. Client case management is handled by two LPN’s and three RN’s.
Nutrition - We have a meals on wheels program that delivers meals to homebound Seniors throughout the county and we also have 11 congregate meals sites - 5 in Newark and one each in Heath, Buckeye Lake, Pataskala, Johnstown, Utica and Hanover. Meals are provided at lunch time during weekdays. All meals are low in sodium and diabetic meals are also available. Special diet meals may be prepared if the proper information is provided. Frozen weekend and holiday meals can also be provided. We prepare about 650 meals daily, with 475 being delivered to homes and 175 served at the congregate sites. Meal reservations need to be made by 9:00 a.m. Transportation - This department provides a number of services including delivering meals and transporting Seniors to the congregate meal sites. In addition, we transport wheelchair bound Seniors to medical and other necessary appointments. We regularly transport to Columbus, Zanesville, and of course, medical facilities in Licking County.
Social/Educational/Recreational - A variety of activities take place at Zerger Hall including computer, ceramics, art, crafts, tatting, exercise and quilting classes; line dance lessons; and euchre and bridge/hausie clubs. In addition, a number of clubs meet at Zerger Hall: Fly Fishermen, Shawnee Society of Model Railroaders, AARP, County Music Fellowship Organization, NARVRE, Ohio Archaeology Society, Licking County Computer Society, and See More Travel Club. We also periodically offer health screenings for hearing, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
MediCARES – The MediCARES program provides free assistance with billing issues, tracking claims, and disputes. We have educational speakers available for groups and clubs. We can also educate one on one. All assistants are certified and professionally trained by the Ohio Department of Insurance. So if you have a Medicare problem, concern, question, or just want someone to follow your Medicare billing on a full-time basis, give us a call.
Lobby Hobby Shop – The Lobby Hobby Shop located in Zerger Hall is a wonderful place to shop for that unique one of a kind gift. Our shop is open to the public from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Seniors age 60 and older may sell their crafts on consignment. If you would like to find out more about being a consignor, or if you would like to just stop down to do a little shopping, please keep us in mind.
Smilemaker Program – Sometimes with taking care of family issues, working, and everyone’s busy life style, it is hard to make calls that you know you should make to that older adult. Let our Smilemaker help. Anyone can make a referral to have our Smilemaker give that older person a regular call. You may even refer yourself if you are 60 or older, or permanently disabled. This service provides socialization and keeps an older adult from living in isolation. The calls also serve as a check on the person’s well being. Let our Smilemaker give your loved one a reason to smile.
For more information about any of our services, or to sign-up, please call us at 740-345-0821 or 1-800-452-0097.
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