Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, Inc.
NonprofitAlzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana offers confidential telephone service that provides emotional support, disease information, caregiving tips and support, and referral to local community services. Call 888-303-0180
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(888) 303-0180
Gary Neighborhood Services
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(219) 883-0431
Hammond Public Library
NonprofitHammond Public Library offers events of interest to seniors. See http://hammond.evanced.info/signup/Calendar for details, or contact our Information Desk at (219) 931-5100 ext 333. The library also offers free computer classes for seniors; details are at ext. 331.
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(219) 931-5100
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(219) 931-3474
Comfort Keepers
In home and specialized services (Alzheimer's and dementia, post-hospitalization, end of life)
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(219) 838- 0808
La Porte County Meals on Wheels
NonprofitLaPorte County Meals on Wheels is busy providing meals to support home-bound senior citizens and people with disabilities allowing them to continue living independently in their own homes, with dignity and self-respect. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Special diets are available as ordered by the recipient's physician.
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(219) 872-9117
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(219) 872-9118
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana
Lunchtime meal delivery daily Monday through Friday in Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke counties. We serve ages 3+.
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219-756-3663
VNA of Northwest Indiana
NonprofitDelivering up to two warm, nutritious meals per day, VNA Meals on Wheels helps homebound seniors maintain their independence and their nutritional well-being. For many seniors in our community, a VNA Meals on Wheels volunteer is the only person they will see all day. Knowing that someone cares and having that personal attention enhances quality of life. VNA Meals on Wheels serves a hot, nutritious lunch and optional light supper to the homebound, elderly, and disabled in Porter County. We can meet most dietary needs. We deliver Monday through Friday. Hot lunch costs $5.50 per day, and we have an optional light supper that costs an additional $1.85 per day. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Program made possible in part by a grant from the Lake and Porter County Funders Collaborative.
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(219) 462-5195
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(219) 462-6020
Social Security Administration
GovernmentSocial Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families.
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(888) 472-6120
Bonner Senior Center
GovernmentThe Bonner Senior Center serves several vital roles in the Portage Township Community. As a nutrition site, the senior center provides lunch five days a week to seniors 60 years and older. Community garden Free blood pressure checks, bone density testing, flu vaccines, tax and legal assistance and much more are available to the members. https://www.portagetrustee.org/_files/ugd/7582b9_63b680ab5c5347c6b7eb732b03e8a114.pdf
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(219) 762-3591
St. Agnes Day Service Center
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(219) 477-5433
Northwest Indiana Community Action
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(219) 794-1829
South Side Christian Church
ChurchWe have an emotional and community support group for Seniors. This group meets once a month (2nd Tuesday at 12:00) to include a meal, as well as, speakers who address senior issues.
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(219) 836-2110
Community Services of Starke County
Nonprofithttp://www.communityservicesofstarkecounty.org/services-for-seniors.html Includes hot meals, case management, health screenings, and more
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(574) 772-7070
VNA of Northwest Indiana
NonprofitVNA Palliative Care services help you face the complex physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems that often accompany any stage of a serious illness. Palliative care helps you retain independence and choice, providing relief from pain, and helping make best days possible. When you or your loved one could benefit from the in-home comfort, care, and coordination that palliative care can provide, consider VNA Hospice NWI—the only palliative care provider in NWI with ACHC Palliative Care Accreditation—and one of only two in the state of Indiana. Dedicated VNA Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners are available to help you with the issues you may face in dealing with a critical illness. In addition to your regular medical treatment, the Palliative Care team members help determine a care plan that meets your wants and needs, including management of pain and other symptoms, counseling and spiritual support, and other therapies. This nationally accredited service is available to anyone facing a serious or life-threatening illness and their family members at their request or at the request of the primary physician.
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(219) 462-5195
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(219) 462-6020
Banta Senior Center
GovernmentFitness Room with various conditioning machines and free weights Various Exercise: Pilates, Qi Gong, Reformers, Theraband, Exercise with DVD-Richard Simmons and more. Many with certified/qualified trainers Quiet corners to sit and read with coffee Library Sing-a-longs with piano accompaniments Line Dancing Sewing machines available to do mending or start quilting Painting Class Banta has a “Knit Wits” group who enjoy knitting and crocheting items that are donated to various organizations for children/families in need Retiree Group Meeting Aging Support Group Lunch & learns coming up to offer education on Senior resources The Banta Center is utilized as a site that offers Seniors Flu shots and a community Voting site The Center also rents the Multi-purpose room with kitchen and restroom access for family/group functions
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(219) 462-1301
Alzheimer's Association
NonprofitThe Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
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(800) 272.-3900
Portage Township YMCA
Free monthly lunch & learns with White Elephant Bingo. Wide variety of senior focused exercise classes. Health Insurance sponsored memberships accepted including SilverSneakers, Ashlink, Healthy Contributions, and Tivity Prime. Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) service site.
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(219) 762-9622
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(219) 762-2012
State Help Insurance Assistance Program- Lake County
SHIP offers assistance to senior citizens who are eligible for Medicare and their families and caregivers or those transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare. We can answer questions about Medicare coverage. Direct you to the appropriate agency to sign up for Medicare. Assistance in selecting an appropriate Supplemental Health Insurance plan and Prescription Drug plan. You will need to have the following information / documents available when you call. Medicare number, gross income, list of prescriptions and primary care physician and specialist(s) name. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (219) 781-7025 FOR VAL GOODE
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(219) 781-7025
YWCA of Northwest Indiana
Living Healthy Senior Program Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm Meals on Wheels Provider Silver Sneakers Provider Silver & Fit Provider Adult Swim Lessons Offered Line Dance Class- Wed. 11:30am
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(219) 881-9922
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(219) 881-1042