Homage - Senior Services

Nutrition Services: we believe good nutrition and socialization improve health and quality of life. Homage Senior Services operates two meals programs to provide critical nutrition to our elderly neighbors and promote socialization and community engagement. Our service levels stabilized in 2022, but the needs remain well above pre-pandemic levels. In 2022, meals on wheels delivered 293,574 meals to 1,813 homebound older adults and individuals living with disabilities in Snohomish County. In 2022, our community table dining program provided 136,276 hot meals to 1,826 older adults at 10 community sites throughout Snohomish County.

Minor home repair Services: we believe that everyone should have a safe place to call home. Our minor home repair program provides safety repairs and accessibility modifications that enable low-income seniors and adults with disabilities to stay in their own home as they age. Typical repairs include: installation of handrails, ramp repairs, plumbing and carpentry repairs, water heater replacements, heating repairs, and repairs on minor roof leaks. In 2022, 1,245 repairs were completed for 700 clients.

Social Services: we believe that everyone should have access to information and Services that promote independence and wellness. Finding the right service at the right time can be overwhelming for elders, individuals with disabilities and those who care for them. These populations often face numerous obstacles - loss of health, mental health concerns, inability to care for themselves, abuse, and exploitation. Each year Homage Senior Services helps thousands of people find solutions to life's challenges. Our aging and disability resource network fielded 26,758 requests for information in 2022 and provided specific Services to 1,687 clients. Other social Services include family caregiver, kinship caregiver, Senior companion, and foster grandparent to help families stay connected, find resources, and reduce isolation for seniors. Mental health is essential to personal well-being. Homage offers a full spectrum of social determinant of health Services including mental health access, care coordination, chronic disease self-management education, telephonic and in-person mental health care, and enhanced wellness classes. The demand for mental health care continues to be higher than pre-pandemic demand. During 2022, Homage's mental health program assisted 1,005 clients, including 270 clients with depression screenings, 77 individuals with professional short-term counseling, conducted 539 hours of education classes, facilitated 583 hours of peer counseling sessions and spent 1,582 hours checking in with isolated seniors.

Transportation Services: we believe that everyone should have safe and accessible transportation options. The transportation assistance program (tap) provides round trip service, transporting seniors and adults with disabilities in rural areas of Snohomish County to medical appointments, shopping, and other necessary errands. Tap operated 13 wheelchair accessible vehicles, 5 days each week and provided 18,245 trips.