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Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, Inc.

Nonprofit
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Hotline

Alzheimer’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

Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke

Monday through Friday
Seniors

Gary Neighborhood Services

Nonprofit
Attendant Care

http://www.garyneighsrvc.com/services_attendant.asp

Counties Served: Lake

Monday - Friday
Seniors

Hammond Public Library

Nonprofit
Free events and classes for seniors

Hammond 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.

Counties Served: Lake

Monday through Thursday
Friday and Saturday
Seniors

Comfort Keepers

In-Home Care

In home and specialized services (Alzheimer's and dementia, post-hospitalization, end of life)

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 838- 0808 for hours of operation.
Seniors

La Porte County Meals on Wheels

Nonprofit
Meal Delivery

LaPorte 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.

Counties Served: LaPorte

Please call (219) 872-9117 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana

meal delivery

Lunchtime meal delivery daily Monday through Friday in Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke counties. We serve ages 3+.

Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, Porter, Starke

Mon-Fri
Seniors

VNA of Northwest Indiana

Nonprofit
Meals on Wheels

Delivering 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.

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 462-5195 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Social Security Administration

Government
Retirement Assistance

Social Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families.

Counties Served: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke

Please call (888) 472-6120 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Bonner Senior Center

Government
Senior Activities and Health

The 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

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 762-3591 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Jasper County Community Services

Nonprofit
Please call 219-866-8071 for hours of operation.
Seniors

St. Agnes Day Service Center

Church
Senior Day Care & Activities

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 477-5433 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Northwest Indiana Community Action

Nonprofit
Senior Nutrition

https://www.nwi-ca.com/health-and-safety/#nutrition

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (219) 794-1829 for hours of operation.
Seniors

South Side Christian Church

Church
Senior Saints

We 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.

Counties Served: Lake

Mon - Fri (Services Sat 5:30pm & Sun 10:30am)
Seniors

Community Services of Starke County

Nonprofit
Senior Services

http://www.communityservicesofstarkecounty.org/services-for-seniors.html Includes hot meals, case management, health screenings, and more

Counties Served: Starke

Please call (574) 772-7070 for hours of operation.
Seniors

VNA of Northwest Indiana

Nonprofit
Senior Services

VNA 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.

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 462-5195 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Banta Senior Center

Government
Senior Socialization & Activities

Fitness 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

Counties Served: Porter

Please call (219) 462-1301 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Alzheimer's Association

Nonprofit
Seniors

The 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.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call (800) 272.-3900 for hours of operation.
Seniors

Portage Township YMCA

Seniors on the Go

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.

Counties Served: Porter

Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Seniors

State Help Insurance Assistance Program- Lake County

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance ...

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

Counties Served: Lake

Calls are returned within 48 hours
Seniors

Opportunity Enterprises

Nonprofit
Transportation

As a resident of Porter County, you can request our transportation services to pick you up and take you to doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, or other community locations. Our curb to curb service includes a wheelchair accessible fleet of vehicles available 7 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. OE’s fleet of vehicles is supported in part by a grant from NIRPC and the Federal Transportation Commission. ? MEDICAID CLIENTS: If your transportation will be billed to Medicaid it is required that you call the centralized dispatch service, Southeastrans at 1-855-325-7588 to schedule a ride. GENERAL PRIVATE PAY REQUESTS: If you need transportation services and are paying directly, you may contact OE Transportation Services directly at 219-464-9621 Ext. 227. ? The rate is $7.50 per one-way trip. As our service is curb to curb, if you require a personal assistant, your attendant can ride free of charge. Please be advised, OE Transportation is limited to Porter County and select bordering county medical facilities. Please inquire for further information.

Counties Served: LaPorte, Porter

Please call (219) 464-9621 for hours of operation.
Seniors

HealthVisions Midwest

Trusted Neighborhood Transportation

Assisted Transportation provides one-on-one transportation to seniors 60 years and older. Priority is given to medical transportation, but volunteers also provide transportation for business, shopping, recreation and other events. Volunteers receive training and comprehensive screening including criminal background checks.

Counties Served: Lake

Please call 2192329712 Ext 120 for hours of operation.
Seniors

YWCA of Northwest Indiana

YWCA Senior Program

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

Counties Served: Lake

Monday - Friday
Seniors