Program areas at Shelby Senior Services
Senior center (horizon center) / health promotions/ information assistance: provides a meeting place for seniors to participate in group activites including lunch programs, classes, health programs and other social interaction opportunities. During the short tax year ending december 31, 2023, more than approximately 711 different participants at activities at the four horizon centers including various craft, cooking, knitting instruction as well as bingo, eucher and other group activities. Additionally, limited Services were provided through our existing satellite centers in nearby morristown, fairland, and waldron communities, all located in Shelby county.
Social Services: includes caregiver/ outreach: Services, health promotions and information assistance provided to Senior citizens including light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, personal care, and meal preparation. In the short tax year ending december 31, 2023, 289 families / individuals recieved 8,774 units of caregiver assistance.
Transportation: vehicles are used to transport within Shelby county, Indiana, Senior citizens to doctors, grocery stores, and to lunch and other activities at teh Senior center. During the short tax year ending december 31, 2023, 301 individual seniors made multiple rides on our vehicles. On average, we utilize a minimum of four drivers per day.