Program areas at Greater Grand Forks Senior Citizens Association
Senior dining provides hot, nutritious meals for individuals 60 years of age and older and their spouse of any age. Menus are prepared by a licensed registered dietitian and help seniors remain healthy, active, and live independent lives. The home delivered meals and meals on wheels programs provide nutritious meals to disabled and older adults who are homebound and unable to prepare their own meals. In 2022, 2,943 disabled and older adults were served 139,368 meals.
Health services: health services is helping Grand Forks and nelson county seniors live healthy, active, and independent lives. Health promotion programs are provided in Grand Forks and nelson counties to persons over the age of 60. Rns and lpns provide health services at each of our meal sites and county Senior centers. Services provides are: medication set up; blood pressure; rapid inspection and foot care. In 2022, 592 seniors were served.
Resources: resources seeks out older persons, identifies their service needs, and provides information and assistance in linking the person with services that address their needs. It is a one-stop shop for information for Senior Citizens. In 2022, 5,084 direct hours of service was provided to seniors.
Other services provided to elderly persons including social activities, education, and transportation assistance.