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1 Community Based Services AREA AGENCIES ON AGING Area Agencies on Aging were established in 1973 under the Older Americans Act to respond to the needs of Americans age 16 and older in every local community. AAA s plan, coordinate and offer services to help older adults remain in their home, if that is their preference. Services include Meals on Wheels, homemaker assistance and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option. AAA services fall into five categories: information and access; community-based services (such as senior centers); inhome services; housing; and elder rights. To find out about services to older adults in your community, the best first call you can make is to your AAA. For our area, the AAA is the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio Main Office or TDD/TTY Information & Programs Tri County Pkwy., Key resource for information needed by seniors, their families and caregivers. Administers programs to help older adults remain in their homes, including the Elderly Services Program (ESP), PASSPORT, and the Assisted Living Waiver State Supplement. Administers federal Older Americans Act funds for senior centers, nutrition, legal assistance, transportation, counseling, caregiver support and other services. LifeTime Resources, Inc. (812) Benedict Dr., Dillsboro, IN Area Agency on Aging serving the Indiana counties of Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland. Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) (859) Spiral Dr., Florence, KY The Area Agency on Aging for Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton counties. Ohio Department of Aging (614) TTY/TDD (614) Benefits Check-up & Ombudsman Golden Buckeye W. Broad St., Ninth Fl., Distributes federal and state funds for health and human services to older adults through Ohio s 12 Area Agencies on Aging. Coordinates: PASSPORT long term care, Residential State Supplement (RSS) housing, Benefits Check-up, Ombudsman, Golden Buckeye discount, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program (OSHIIP), and Ohio Heritage, a quarterly magazine of benefits for seniors. Also coordinates Ohio State Fair senior activities, Governor s Conference on Aging, Ohio Senior Citizens Day and the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. OTHER INFO. & REFERRAL RESOURCES - United Way funded agency AARP E Street NW, Washington, DC AARP works with leading national companies to offer our members discounts on many products and services. Member discounts are available for travel, health services, long-term care insurance, legal services, tax preparation (during tax season only) and many other entertainment products and consumer goods. Bayley PLUS Community Outreach Services Farrell Ct., Staff members help individuals obtain information about community services for mature adults. Information may be obtained by telephone with our 24-hour hotline, onsite visit or over the internet. A variety of religious and other books, magazines, tapes and health materials are available for general use in the Resource Center, which offers a wide range of information for continued learning and support. The Caregiver corner provides information about related health care issues to caregivers. Professional Resource Area stocks periodicals, videos and audio tapes for health care and social service professionals. Butler County Elderly Services Program or Fairgrove Ave. (Rt. 4), Hamilton Helps older adults remain safe and independent in their own homes. Services are available to people age 65+. Home delivered meals are available for people age 60+. Services include adult day services, companion, home delivered meals, independent living assistant, medical equipment, medical transportation, personal care, respite, homemaking, and home repairs and modifications. Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio , or E. Eighth St., Caregiver Assistance Network provides support, education, information and referral to family caregivers. Our services extend to those who reside in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Clermont and Hamilton co s. Caregiver CAREline is an information and referral phone line available M F, 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. The Caring Matters E- CAREline is an online support group for family caregivers and can be accessed by logging onto our website - click on New Caring Matters Website on our home page. The 6 Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

2 Homecare Program provides the necessary supportive services to help restore and strengthen adults and their families, and provides the care needed to prevent institutionalization. The program includes light housekeeping, errands, personal care and independent living assistance to assist with personal business needs such as banking, bill payment and mail. Availability depends on area of Hamilton County and current staffing. In-home counseling helps homebound clients cope with isolation, depression and anxiety. Family Consultations assists with communication and addresses caregiver issues (limited to Hamilton Co.) For all faiths. Cincinnati Area Senior Services Linn St., Ste. 1020, Provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of older adults, including protective and supportive services, transportation and home-delivered meals. Offers the following programs: Guardianship Assistance, Case Management services for at-risk populations for abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or substance abuse. Representative Payee program and three senior centers in Over-the-Rhine, Mt. Auburn and Avondale. Provides home delivered meals, and congregate meals are served at the senior centers. Cincinnati Recreation Commission Plum St., Operates over 20 senior centers. Produces the annual SW Ohio Senior Olympics and Senior Hall of Fame. Clermont Senior Services, Inc James E. Sauls Sr. Dr., Batavia Caregiver support, case management, home health care, respite, Meals-on-Wheels, transport, senior centers, adult day care and support groups. Community Services West N. Bend Rd., Provides a continuum of services in Addyston, Cleves, North Bend, Sayler Park and townships of Crosby, Delhi, Green, Harrison, Miami and Whitewater. Council on Aging Elderly Services Program (ESP) Hamilton County Butler County or Clinton County (937) Warren County (513) Provides in-home services such as homemaker, personal care and home delivered meals. Enables older adults REALITY Accessing affordable, reliable transportation for older adults is often the most difficult service to locate. See if you can make arrangements with your loved one s neighbors or fellow church members to arrange a to continue to live independently in their home. Council on Aging Community Resources and Information or Reliable source for obtaining information on a wide variety of senior topics. Provides linkings to programs within the area. Delhi Coalition on Aging Bayley Place Dr., Outreach for Delhi and surrounding areas. Information and referral, card circle, caregiver support, safety programs and life-learn courses for older adults. Eldercare Locator A.M. 8 P.M., M F. Helps families and friends find information about community services nationwide. LifeSpan, Inc or Fairgrove Ave., (Rt. 4), Hamilton Supportive Services for Adults & Seniors (SSAS), personal care, homemaking, respite care, companion, information & referral, independent living assistance, case management, guardianship and representative payee/bill paying services. Family Life Services (FLS), outpatient therapy, credit counseling (NFCC), bankruptcy, HUD approved housing counseling, predatory lending, budget counseling, debt management and consumer education. Services offered in Butler and Warren co s. Middletown Area Senior Citizens, Inc. (513) Central Ave., Middletown Serves older adults in Middletown, Monroe, Trenton, Lemon and Madison townships, and parts of Liberty and Union townships. Oxford Senior Citizens, Inc Tollgate, Oxford Serves older adults in the city of Oxford and Oxford Twp. Partners in Prime Ross Ave., Hamilton Serves older adults in southern Butler County. Membership fee: $20/yr, $35/couple. Senior Services of Northern Kentucky 1032 Madison Ave., Covington, KY (859) Provides a full range of services for seniors in eight Northern Kentucky counties. SOACT (Serving Older Adults Through Changing Times) Greenwood Ave., Provides informational, social and shared memory OUTREACH Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 7

3 programs in the Avondale area. Also adult day care. OUTREACH TriHealth Navigator for Senior Citizens Oak St., Free information and referral service connects older adults with a network of senior care options and identifies those that best meet their specific needs. United Way 2400 Reading Rd., (24 Hours/7 Days) James E Sauls Sr. Dr., Batavia N. Third St., Hamilton N. Main St., #200, Middletown (513) Shelby St., Florence, KY (859) Referral to over 900 agencies to help with any problem. Warren County Community Services 570 N. St. Rt. 741, Lebanon Information and Referral Serves all of Warren County. IMPORTANT Routine ambulance transport is not the same as emergency care. If you need emergency care, call 911. Senior Centers Senior Centers...are places where older and disabled adults can gather and make new friends. While programs vary by center, most offer outreach, health screenings and counseling, planned group tours, cards, crafts, recreational activities, and a variety of educational, fitness and volunteer programs. Some have congregate lunches or home delivered meals and volunteer or Federally funded transportation services. Some centers may charge a small annual membership fee. Congregate Meal Sites This program is funded by the Older Americans Act. It is intended for persons 60 years of age or older to have one nutritionally balanced meal on weekdays. Advance meal order reservations are usually required. Most Programs encourage a monetary donation. Congregate Meals or nutrition sites may be in senior centers, in senior apartments, churches, temples or community centers. Transportation to these meals is available. CENTRAL AND NORTH Beechwood (Avondale) ➀ Forest Ave., Carthage ➁ E. 72nd St., Clifton ➀ Rue De La Paix, Evanston Recreation Center ➁ Woodburn, Hartwell ➁ Vine St., McKie (Northside) ➀ Chase Ave., Lincoln (Downtown) ➀ Linn St., Mt. Auburn ➀ Auburn Ave., North Fairmount ➀ Carll St., Over-the-Rhine ➀ Race St., Stanley Rowe (West End) ➀ Linn St., South Fairmont ➀ Queen City Ave., EAST AND EAST CENTRAL Anderson ➀ Beechmont Ave., Hyde Park ➂ Erie Ave., Jewish Community Center ➀ Montgomery Rd., Kennedy Heights Senior Club ➁ Ridge Rd., Leonard Shore (East End) ➁ Lunken Airport 4745 Playfield Ln., Madisonville ➀ Stewart Rd., ➀ = center is a congregate meal site ➁ = center is not a meal site ➂ = center has a partial meal program 8 Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

4 Mariemont Marielders ➁ Madisonville Rd., Norwood ➀ Courtland Ave., Oakley ➀ Paxton Ave., Pleasant Ridge ➁ Ridge Ave., Sycamore ➀ Carverwoods Dr., a Maple Knoll community program WEST AND NORTHWEST Colerain ➀ Springdale Rd., Crosby Township Wiley Rd., Harrison Delhi ➂ Neeb Rd., Dunham (Price Hill) ➁ Dunham Le., Green Township ➁ Epley Rd., Harrison ➀ George St., Hillrise ➁ Groesbeck, Miami Township (Cleves) ➀ N. Miami Ave., North College Hill ➀ Goodman Ave., Pinecrest (Price Hill) ➀ W. Eighth St., Price Hill ➀ Hawthorne Ave., Sayler Park ➁ Home City Ave., Whitewater Township (Cleves) ➀ Dry Fork Rd., KENTUCKY Campbell County ➀ (859) Alexandria Pk., Highland Hgts Elsmere ➀ (859) Dell Ave., Elsmere Grand Towers ➀ (859) Grand Ave., Newport Ludlow ➀ (859) Elm St., Ludlow Newport East ➀ (859) Saratoga St., Newport Northern Kentucky ➀ (859) Brent Spence Sq., Covington Walton ➀ (859) N. Main St., Walton BUTLER COUNTY Fairfield Senior Center ➀ Patterson Blvd., Middletown Area Senior Citizens ➀ Central Ave., Middletown Oxford Senior Citizens, Inc. ➀ Tollgate, Oxford Senior Citizens Inc. ➀ Ross Ave., Hamilton West Chester Senior Center ➂ Cox Rd., WARREN COUNTY Deardorf Senior Center ➁ (937) S. River St., Franklin Senior Center ➀ N. St. Rt. 741, Lebanon CLERMONT COUNTY Bethel Activity Center ➁ (Line dancing on Th) Bethel Community Center 129 N. Union St., Clermont Senior Services ➁ Union Twp. Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz, Felicity Activity Center ➁ Felicity Community Ctr Main St., Felicity LBD Senior Center ➀ Clermont YMCA, 2075 Front Wheel Dr., Batavia Miami Twp. Activity Center ➂ Miami Twp. Comm. Ctr Meijer Dr., Milford New Richmond Activity Center Thurs. Steamboat Trails, 1221 Bethel-New Richmond Rd., Williamsburg Activity Center ➂ M., Tu., Wed., Th. American Legion Hall, 208 E. Main St., Williamsburg Road and Weather Information Highway Patrol OUTREACH Springfield Township ➁ Winton Rd., West College Hill ➀ W. North Bend Rd., Westwood Presbyterian ➁ Harrison Ave., National Weather Service Weather Authority ➀ = center is a congregate meal site ➁ = center is not a meal site ➂ = center has a partial meal program Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 9

5 Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) Persons 60 years of age or older who are homebound and unable to shop for or prepare meals may be eligible for a home delivered meal. The meal, which may be hot or frozen, is balanced to provide one-third of the daily recommended nutritional requirements. In some cases, two meals may be delivered daily, either frozen or a brown bag supplemental meal. Special dietary restrictions such as low cholesterol, diabetic and low salt are followed. These programs also provide some monitoring of the homebound person. Home Delivered meals Meals on Wheels are funded by a variety of sources including federal funding from Title III-C-2 of the Older Americans Act and local tax levies. Some are privately funded. Most programs encourage contributions. Some assisted living and residential retirement facilities have private home delivered meals service for set fees. CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL Cincinnati Area Senior Services Serves Avondale, Brentwood, Camp Washington, Carthage, College Hill, Downtown, Elmwood, English Woods, Evanston, Finneytown, Hartwell, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Mt. Adams, Mt. Auburn, Northern Hills, Northside, Norwood, Over-the-Rhine, Pleasant Ridge, Roselawn, South Fairmount, parts of Springfield Township, West End and Northside. GROCERS THAT DELIVER Hyde Park Meats M Th 9 a.m. 7 p.m., F 8 a.m. 7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Delivery Fee: None Minimum Order: $25 Delivery Areas: Hyde Park, Oakley, Mt. Lookout Kroger Ask for Michael Peter T Th 9 11 a.m. Orders Taken Groceries delivered the following day Delivery Fee: $35 $45 Minimum Order: None Delivery Areas: Limited. Call. Sunshine Foods :30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. M Sat., 12 5 p.m. Sun. Call before 12 p.m. for same day delivery Delivery Fee: $2 Minimum Order: None Delivery Areas: Amberley Village, Anderson, Hyde Park, Indian Hill, Mt. Lookout, Kenwood, Madeira, Mariemont, Walnut Hills, East Hyde Park, Mt. Adams and Downtown Cincinnati. Clifton Senior Center Serves Clifton, Clifton Heights, Fairview Heights, University Heights, Winton Hills, Winton Terrace, Spring Grove Village and Mt. Auburn. Must apply through the Council on Aging at EAST AND EAST CENTRAL Cincinnati Area Senior Services $1.10 suggested donation. Serves East End, Madisonville, O Bryonville and Walnut Hills. Clermont Senior Services, Inc $2 suggested donation. Serves Clermont County. Deupree Meal on Wheels A Program of Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc Erie Ave., Cost: Discussed with client. Serves East End, Evanston, Fairfax, Hyde Park, Madison Place, Madisonville, Mariemont, Mt. Lookout, Norwood, Oakley, O Bryonville, Terrace Park and Walnut Hills. Jewish Community Center $3 suggested donation. Serves Amberly Village, Bond Hill, Edgemont, Golf Manor, North Avondale, Roselawn, and kosher diets ($8 Private Pay) in Hamilton County. Sycamore Senior Center a Maple Knoll community program $2.50 suggested donation. Serves Arlington Heights, Blue Ash, Camp Dennison, Deer Park, Dillonvale, Evendale, Indian Hill, Kennedy Heights, Kenwood, Loveland, Madeira, Montgomery, Pleasant Ridge, Reading, Sharonville, Silverton, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township, Rossmoyne, Butler County, Pisgah and West Chester. WEST AND NORTHWEST Cincinnati Area Senior Services Cost: $1.10 suggested donation. Serves Groesbeck, Mt. Healthy, Westwood and White Oak. Colerain Township Community Center Cost: $1.50 suggested donation. (for congregate meals also). Serves Zip codes 45231, 45247, 45251, and in Colerain Township. Community Services West To apply for all areas Phone numbers listed are for current recipients. Cost: $1.50 suggested donation. Delhi at Bayley Place Serves Addyston, Sayler Park, Delhi and surrounding 10 Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

6 communities. Miami Center Serves Cleves and Miami Hts. Green Township Senior Center Serves Green Township and Cheviot. Whitewater Township Community Center Serves Crosby and Whitewater townships. Harrison Senior Center Cost: $1.50 suggested donation. Serves Harrison and Harrison townships. North College Hill Senior Center $2.00 suggested donation. $5 for congregate meal at center for those under age 60. Serves College Hill, Mt. Healthy, North College Hill, Finneytown, Booth Residence, Hillrise Senior Apts., Ridgewood Apts. and Mercy at Winton Woods. Senior Independence Cost discussed with client. Serves Northwest Hamilton County and Clifton. Evening deliveries. Santa Maria Community Services Price Ave., Suggested donation. Serves Price Hill, Lower Price Hill, IMPORTANT! Your congressperson will serve as liaison with Social Security in resolving problems with missing checks and benefits due. See Elected Representatives. Covedale, and parts TAKE of Delhi NOTE and Fairmont. You need three documents to help protect your wishes Wesley Community Services or to assume responsible caregiving for a loved one 3333 Glenmore Ave., a General Durable Power of Attorney (for financial and Voluntary contribution if approved through Council legal), a Health Care Directive and a Durable Power of on Aging. $6.00 private pay. Therapeutic meals, $7.50 Attorney for Health Care. Some doctors, nurses and private pay. Serves Greater Cincinnati. administrators may be reluctant to follow a patient s living Butler will County orders. Middletown It s important Area to tell Senior your doctor, executor, guardian, Citizens, family and Inc. close friends that you have these documents and Suggested where they donation. are located. Serves Make Middletown, sure all copies Monroe, are signed Trenton, and notarized. Lemon, Madison, St. Clair and Wayne townships, and parts of Liberty and Union townships. CAREGIVER TIP Did you know that several social service agencies and home healthcare agencies offer homemaker services? CAREGIVER TIP Older adults have special medication needs and issues. Many times they take several medications for more than one medical condition. It is important to note that the body disposes of drugs differently as it ages, causing a person to become more sensitive. Make sure you know: The name of all your drugs and ask your pharmacist or doctor all about what you are taking. How many times a day and when to take the medication. Should you take it with or without food? What to do if you miss a dose. How long you need to take it and if it needs refilling. Any and all possible side effects and if the drugs interact with any foods, activities or other drugs. Any special storage instructions. Use your prescription medications wisely. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before mixing any over-the-counter medicines with your prescriptions. Oxford Senior Citizens, Inc $3.50 suggested donation. Serves Oxford, and Reily and Milford townships. Partners in Prime Apply through ESP $3 suggested donation. Serves southern Butler County, Fairfield, Hamilton and West Chester. Warren County Warren Co. Comm. Services or $2 suggested donation. Serves all of Warren County. OUTREACH Homemaker services include light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, accompaniment to appointments, running errands and grocery shopping. Some Senior Centers also have planned grocery shopping trips. Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 11

7 Transportation Title III of the Older Americans Act provides for some transportation to congregate meal sites and senior centers within a three mile radius of the site. Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) provides for transportation of Medicaid patients for medical services. Curb to curb transportation requires a rider to be able to walk from house to curb to enter vehicle. Escort service is when a person accompanies an older adult or a small group who needs help getting to and from medical appointments, shopping or banking. See Primary Outreach Agencies and Senior Centers for referral and matching with an escort program near you. Home to door service assists or carries the rider from the home to the vehicle through the door of the destination. A person who needs this should call and confirm distance to be carried, number of steps and allowable weight. Carthage: s m Clifton Heights: c s m Colerain Twp. parts m College Hill: c s m Corryville: c s m Downtown: c s m English Woods: c s m Evanston: c s m Mt. Auburn: c s m Northside: c s m Over-the-Rhine: c s m Price Hill: c s m South Fairmount: m West End: c s m Winton Hills: m Winton Terrace: m Clifton M F 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Cost: $2.50 sugg. donation each way. To individual medical appointments and appointments as needed in Clifton. Serves Clifton, Clifton Heights, Fairview, Northside, University Hts., Winton Residence, Spring Gove Village, Mt. Auburn and all area hospitals. 24 hour notice required. No charge for escort. St. Bernard Dial-a-Ride Cost: $1.00 for local trips. 50 for seniors and disabled. = wheelchair equipped HANDICAPPED PARKING CARD Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (614) or See Yellow Pages under License Bureaus for nearest location. Applicants must get a form from their local Deputy Registrar (driver license bureau) and obtain a physician certification of need. The completed form including the doctor s written prescription can then be taken to local agency for card. Cost is $3.50. SAFE DRIVING CLASSES AARP Driver Safety Program Classroom driver education classes alerts older drivers to changes in traffic, their own changing physiology and current rules and regulations. Some insurance companies offer discounts for completing courses. Cost is $12 for the 4 hour course. CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL CASS transportation to: c = center s = shopping m = medical Cincinnati Area Senior Services Service Areas: Avondale: c s m Lincoln Heights: c s Brentwood: c Lockland: c s m Camp Washington: c s m Marquette: s m EAST AND EAST CENTRAL Cincinnati Area Senior Services Service Areas: East End: c s m Oakley: c s m Madisonville: c s m Walnut Hills: c s m O Bryonville: m Hyde Park M F 8:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Cost: Contribution basis. Private pay available. Serves Hyde Park, Madisonville, O Bryonville, Mt. Lookout, South Norwood, East End and Oakley; to medical appointments, and Thurs. grocery trips. Area of transportation service: East of Vine St., within I 275 loop. 24 hour notice for grocery trips and as soon as possible for medical. Jewish Community Center Cost: $2.00 donation suggested. Serves Amberley, Blue Ash, Bond Hill, Edgemont, Golf Manor, Montgomery, Silverton and Roselawn. 24 hour notice for shopping trips. Trips Mon. and Wed. Must come in for lunch first, then leave for shopping. Marielders M F 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Cost: Donation. Van pick-up for Center activities by request. All day Tues., Wed. and Fri. for errands and shuttle. Serves Mariemont, Fairfax, Madison Place, Plainville and Terrace Park. One day notice for van pick-up. Medical transport by appointment. 12 Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

8 Norwood M F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Cost: Free 24 hour notice. Limited. Members only. No medical. Sycamore a Maple Knoll community program M F 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Cost: $7 suggested donation. To private doctor and therapy appts., center, and preplanned shopping and recreational activities. Serves 18 communities in eastern and northeastern Cincinnati, except those served by Hyde Park. Two week notice for doctor and therapy appointments. CLERMONT COUNTY Clermont Senior Services, Inc M F 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Donation suggested $1 each way. To centers and medical appts. 24 hour notice to centers; 2 3 days for medical. Clermont Transportation Connection M Sat. 6 a.m. 6 p.m. $2.00 each way for age 60 and over. Application required. Five day notice. Transportation in Clermont County and nearby areas. WEST AND NORTHWEST Cincinnati Area Senior Services Service Areas: Colerain Twp.: c s m Springfield Twp.: c s m Mt. Healthy: c s North College Hill: c s Westwood: c s m Colerain M F 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Cost: Donation suggested. Call the day before for trips to center or for shopping. Colerain Township only. Medical transportation 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. except Tues. Must fill out transportation form. One week notice for medical. Community Services West M F 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. - Office Call for cost. M F 8:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - Transportation. For medical appointments, social, recreational and hot lunch. Pre-scheduled regular grocery and shopping trips as needed. Western Hamilton Co. communities; Addyston, Cleves, North Bend, Sayler Park, Crosby, Delhi, Green, Harrison, Miami and Whitewater townships. 2 week notice required before regularly scheduled and medical trips. Harrison M F 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Cost: Free. To center and planned shopping. Medical patients must use Community Services West. North College Hill Senior Center $3 round trip donation accepted. To and from center and small trips. No medical. North Fairmount M F 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Cost: $2 donation suggested; no charge to meal sites. To center, pre-planned shopping, recreational, social and hot lunch. Two day to one week notice. Wesley Community Services M Sat. 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Medical transportation, 2 day notice. Serves Gr. Cin. BUTLER COUNTY ARK, Inc. Hamilton Union and Liberty Transportation for medical appointments, shopping and to senior center. Cost: $5 per trip. Middletown Area Senior Citizens (513) M F 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. M F 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Medical Only Call for cost. To senior center, shopping for city of Middletown, Madison and Lemon townships. Oxford Help Van M F 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Cost: Suggested donation, $1.50/way. All destinations, doctor appointments take priority. 24 hours notice. WARREN COUNTY Warren Co. Comm. Services M F 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. For medical and non-medical assistance. KENTUCKY Senior Services of Northern Kentucky 1032 Madison Ave., Covington, KY (859) M F 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Cost: $3.00 suggested donation. Pre-scheduled hospital and medical visits. 2 wk. notice. CITYWIDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES ACCESS Info and Application Ohio Relay (TDD/TTY) Reservations :30 a.m. 5 p.m., 7 days per week. Service Hours: Service is comparable to regular Metro bus service. Hours and day of service will vary depending on the availability of regular Metro bus service. Non-ADA Operations: M F 6 a.m. 6 p.m. ; Sat., Sun. & Holidays 8 a.m. 6 p.m. New customers are only eligible for ADA service. Existing customers are eligible for both ADA and non-ada service. Cost: 7 days/week. $1.50 Zone 1 - Fare tickets available. $2.00 Zone 2 - Fare tickets available. Some trips require additional zone fare of 50. OUTREACH Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 13

9 Curb-to-curb public transportation services for people with disabilities. Ambulatory applicants eligibility is determined for the service. Persons who use wheelchairs or scooters are not yet required to undergo eligibility testing. Photo ID cards are issued. Trips must be reserved by the day before service is needed. Trips may be scheduled up to one week in advance. Hometowne Transportation Colerain Ave., Ste. 1, Metro Bus Information TDD/TTY Bus Information M F, 6:30 a.m. 6 p.m.; 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Sat.; Closed Sundays and Major Holidays Accessible Metro Wheelchair Routes: Metro routes are now 98% accessible. Check schedules for times and to be sure your trip is accessible. Metro Fare Deal : Photo ID cards allow passengers 65+, as well as Medicare card holders to ride at a discount fare. Passengers with disabilities may also qualify but need to fill out an application. A monthly unlimited ride sticker is available for $ For more information, call weekdays, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Priority Seating: Is set aside at the front of every Metro bus for older adults and riders with disabilities. BUTLER COUNTY Universal Transport Systems (UTS) Wheelchair and ambulatory contract work through Council on Aging, Hamilton and Butler County MRDD and others. 2 day notice needed. REALITY Home Companionship and Care Management Services are paid for privately. Medicare will only pay for doctor ordered Medicare certified skilled care. Accessibility Work...Includes home modifications such as handrails, guardrails, bathroom grab bars, wheelchair ramps to enable an older or disabled person to live safely at home. Chore Services...Is cleaning beyond normal homemaking. It includes heavy-duty tasks such as floor or window washing, yard work and pest control and other types of home maintenance. Retrofitting... a home is to modify it to include new items or improvements that enhance safety and lifestyle. Examples would be appliances that automatically shut off, installation of grab bars or shower seat, large size clock and home elevator or chair lift. Weatherization...Includes installing and repairing storm windows, insulation, caulking, thermostat repair, and the installation of hot water heaters. KENTUCKY Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) Bus and Discount Fare Info (859) 331-TANK (8265) 3375 Madison Pk., Ft. Wright, KY Hrs. Senior Citizens Card available for $25 per month for unlimited rides. 85 one way for seniors and disabled persons with photo ID. The Card can be obtained at the TANK office. Regional Access Mobility Program (RAMP) (859) Door-to-door service for those unable to ride TANK buses. $1.75 each way. Serves Kenton, Campbell and Boone Co s. Transfer at 5th and Main and 6th and Vine for access to downtown Cincinnati. ROUTINE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT If you need professional assistance in getting to surgical or therapy sessions, chemo treatments, etc. hospital or private ambulance services are available to meet this need. Check with your physician/hospital for availability. Independent Ambulance Services Medcorp Rural Metro Ambulance UTS or Most Services Offer: 24 hour/7 day service Direct billing for Medicare/Medicaid and secondary insurance Family member or friend can ride along Stretcher service. Not all are wheelchair equipped. Some services are better than others in explaining and pursuing Medicare covered charges. Know your rights. Shop for best price and terms from at least two services. Home Maintenance/Companion/Care Management HOME MAINTENANCE RESOURCES American Ramp Systems Low cost portable ramps for the home. Non-skid, open mesh ramp surfaces. Home evaluations provided free of charge. Call for a free brochure or to schedule a home evaluation. Bath Fitter Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (859) One-day bath remodeling. See our ad on inside back cover. Butler County Elderly Services or Fairgrove Ave. (Rt. 4), Hamilton Uses levy money to provide minor home repair, 14 Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

10 modifications for safety reasons and chore services for Butler county residents age 65+ who need them. Clermont Co. Community Services or 8818 Main Office & Weatherization Warehouse 3003 Hospital Dr., Batavia Weatherization, home repair and chore services for adults age 60 or older. Clinton County Elderly Services (937) Uses levy money to provide minor home repair, modifications for safety reasons and chore services for Clinton county residents age 65+ who need them. Hamilton County Community Development Homeowner grants up to $3,500 for sewer and water repair. Hamilton County Elderly Services or Uses levy money to provide minor home repair, modifications for safety reasons and chore services for Hamilton county residents age 60+ who need them. Handyman Connection Alliance Rd., Ste. 100, Craftsmen do small to medium repairs and remodeling. Holland Property Services, Inc Princeton Pk., Ste , Lawn care maintenance specializing in lawn care, landscaping, mulching, and spring and fall clean-up. Home Ownership Center of Gr. Cincinnati Vernon Pl., Offers low interest and deferred loans for major improvements or rehabs at 1 4% interest rates. Income restrictions and asset limitations apply. People Working Cooperatively Paddock Rd., Non-profit organization that does home modification, repairs and weatherization for low income, elderly and disabled people who reside in their homes. Safeway Safety Step Mulhauser Rd., Ste. 8, Fairfield Affordable bathtub modifications. Can transform a bathtub into a walk-in shower or add a water tight door to an existing bathtub. Installs grab bars and shower seats. Tub Cutter! (614) or (614) Beaver Lake Dr., Grove City Converts bathtubs to easy access showers, providing independence to those with special needs. Also installs handrails, ADA approved toilets and hand-held showers. Also offers Mobile Sanitizing of your medical equipment. Warren County Elderly Services Uses levy money to provide minor home repair, modifications for safety reasons and chore services for Warren county residents age 65+ who qualify. Community Action Partnership - Project Team S. Main St., Non-profit home weatherization for low income seniors in Butler, Montgomery, Darke, Greene, Prebble & Warren. CHORE SERVICES Includes heavy-duty tasks such as floor or window washing, yard work, pest control and other home maintenance. Clermont Community Services or 8818 Weatherization Warehouse, 3003 Hospital Dr., Batavia Provides minor home repairs and chores services. Maple Knoll Volunteer Handyman Service Sycamore Senior Center Light chore service around the house. For members only. HOMEMAKER/COMPANION SERVICES Services provided include non-medical companionship and homecare. Will help with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands and appointments. BrightStar Healthcare Reed Hartman Hwy., Ste. 209, Companion care, light housekeeping, meal prep, respite care, skilled assessments, medication set-ups and much more. Qualified medical and non-medical caregivers. Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio TDD/TTY E. Eighth St., Senior Companions program provides assistance to those in need of in-home support and care. Tax-exempt stipend and travel reimbursement available. Homemaker/ personal care program provides intermittent in-home services to those with disabilities and the elderly. Cedar Village Home Care Cedar Village Dr., Mason A full range of services to meet the non-medical home care needs include: individual companion, meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry service, temporary or long-term assistance, medication reminders, assistance with hygiene or dressing, errands and/or grocery shopping, bathing, toileting, incontinent care or oral hygiene and more. Our employees have been specifically trained to provide the services. Having our own home health agency and our own staff will Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 15 OUTREACH

11 ensure the tradition and consistency of care that you have come to expect at Cedar Village. Family Bridges Home Care or Reading Rd., hour care. Free in-home consultation. You select your caregiver. We provide bonded, experienced caregivers to assist with hygiene, homemaking, meal preparation and transportation. Hourly and live-in. Home Instead Senior Care Butler County Clermont/Brown County Hamilton County Northern Kentucky (859) Warren County LifeSphere Home Health Services Maple Knoll Village, Springfield Pk., We service clients in their own homes in Hamilton and Butler counties. Homemaking, chores and personal care. Health with Heart Woodlake Ct., Loveland Jewish Family Service Cornell Park Dr., Life Balance Group Inverness Way, Mason LifeSpan, Inc or Fairgrove Ave. (Rt. 4), Hamilton Family Connection fee for services when family can t be there, serving clients in Butler and Warren co s. Living Well Senior Solutions Virginia Ave., Special Care for Older Adults and their Families 1325 Westminster Dr., Private Home Care, Inc Applegate Ave., Full service care, 24 hours/day or occasional visits. Nursing assessment service, home health aides, homemakers and companions. Fully insured and bonded. Free Admission by a Registered Nurse. Visiting Nurse Association Reading Rd., PROFESSIONAL CARE MANAGERS Care managers are licensed professionals who provide oversight of services for an older adult. They assess the needs of a client and arrange for medical, social, mental health, housing and other services. Services range from locating someone to provide home maintenance to helping a family find appropriate nursing care. An individual care plan is developed to achieve safety, comfort and well-being. Care management fees are private pay. Medicare or Medicaid may cover some medical and or skilled nursing costs. American Nursing Care Edison Dr., Milford Blackstone Healthcare Montgomery Rd., Ste. 301, Consolidated Services Edison Dr., Milford Geriatric Care Management of Greater Cincinnati (859) Ridgepointe, PO Box 76233, Highland Hts., KY Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009

12 Adult Day Services See also Respite Care. Day Care is an alternative to nursing home placement. It provides help for families and caregivers who have responsibility for an adult who cannot be left alone. Mentally stimulating activities are provided as well as a hot lunch and snacks. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio or Cost: Sliding scale; ESP, Passport, waiver, MRDD cert. Hours: M F 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Transport: Included Personal care, RN available. Clermont Senior Services Lois Brown Dale Center., Batavia Service Areas: Clermont County Cost: Sliding scale Transport: Yes Hours: M F 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. P = PASSPORT is an Ohio state program that enables low income adults the opportunity to delay or prevent nursing home placement. ESP= Hamilton County Taxpayer Levy program which provides in-home services to enable low income elderly residents to remain safely in home. Active Day P Plainfield Rd., Service Areas: Hamilton County and surrounding areas Cost: $62 per day. Hours: M F. 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Transport: Yes Alois Alzheimer Center or Damon Rd., Service Areas: Greater Cincinnati Cost: $50 per day Hours: M F 9 a.m. 5 p.m. (flexible) Transport: No B. Walter Adult Day Care McMann Rd., Daytime care for adults and the chronically disabled. Open weekdays, late hours on select days. Attendance pre-scheduled. Transportation can be provided. Baptist Village Adult Day Health Program (859) Riggs Rd., Erlanger, KY Service Areas: Northern Kentucky Cost: $46 per day Hours: M F 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Transport: No Caring Hearts Adult Day Care P ESP W. Galbraith Rd., Service Areas: North Hamilton County, Butler County Community Adult Day Service P ESP South Campus Ave., Oxford Service Areas: Northwestern Butler County; SW Prebble Cost: $45/day; $28/half day; $15/brief visit Hours: M F 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Transport: Available Day Share P ESP Glenway Ave., Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: $50/day for 1 day/week; $48.50/day for 2 3 days/wk; $47/day for 4 5 days/wk; ($30/half day) Hours: M F 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: $1.75 per mile Edenview 961-EDEN (3336) 2260 Park Ave., Ste. 100, Service Areas: Greater Cincinnati and No. Kentucky Cost: $55 per day, personal care additional Hours: M F 6 a.m. 6 p.m. Transport: Offered Eldermount Adult Day Program P Community Wellness Center at Bayley Place, 401 Farrell Ct., Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: $68 per day; $34 half day Hours: M F 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Transport: $2.75 per mile Holistic program for those age 50+. Goodwill Care Center S. Clinton, Middletown Day center for mentally handicapped and disabled adults. Harmony Court Day by Day Adult Day Care Glen Meadows Ln., Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: $45 per day, $30 1/2 day Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009 Older Adults the Resource Guide 17

13 Spread the word! Tell them you saw it in... Older Adults! Hours: M F 6 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Transport: $1.44 per mile Jewish Vocational Service of Cincinnati Rossplain Rd., Service Areas: Greater Cincinnati Cost: $52/day; Sliding fees available Hours: M F 8 a.m. 4 p.m.transport: Yes, limited area. Living Enhancement Activity Program (LEAP) 7162 Reading Rd., Ste. 305, Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: $45.33 per day; sliding scale Hours: M F 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Transport: Included, limited to seven miles. Northwest Elder Care P ESP Hamilton Ave., Service Areas: Hamilton and Butler counties Cost: $40 per day (2 snacks and lunch included) Hours: M F 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Transport: $1.25 per mile Personal care for 24 hour respite available on-site. Otterbein Adult Day Services North SR 741, Lebanon Service Areas: Warren and Butler counties Cost: $53 per day (includes lunch, snacks and activity programming focused on mobility and art). ESP, PASSPORT, and veteran certified. Hours: M F 6:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Available 5109 Pleasant Ave., Unit A, Fairfield Service Areas: West Chester, Middletown, Monroe, Hamilton, Fairfield ESP and PASSPORT providers Hours: M F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Yes Middletown P ESP (513) Lewis St., Middletown Service Areas: Middletown ESP and MRDD Provider Hours: M F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Yes Monroe P ESP Indiana Ave. Monroe Service Areas: West Chester, Middletown, Monroe, Hamilton ESP and PASSPORT providers Hours: M F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Yes TriHealth SENIORLINK Bethesda/Good Samaritan Hospitals, 4750 Wesley Ave., Eligibility: Persons age 55 years or older who meet nursing home eligibility requirements, are Medicaid eligible and who reside in a designated service area. Hours: M F 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Yes Twin Towers Day Stay P ESP Hamilton Ave., Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: Rates vary according to frequency of participation Hours: M F 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Transport: Available Medical adult day care. Salvation Army Wilson Downtown Adult Center, 131 E. 12th St., Service Areas: Hamilton County Cost: Sliding fee or other funding sources Hours: M F 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Transport: Varies Senior Independence Adult Day Centers Franklin P ESP (937) Areas: Springboro, Franklin, South Dayton, Miamisburg, Trenton, Middletown, Carlisle & Germantown Cost: ESP, PASSPORT, MRDD and Veteran certified Hours: M F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Transport: Yes Hamilton P ESP PROOF OF AGE FOR IMMIGRANTS CALL AGE SEARCH 1 (812) Older Adults the Resource Guide Greater Cincinnati Edition 2009