IONA Senior Services
WISH LIST: $100: 1 month of art supplies for 60 seniors in art therapy programs; $500: 50 trips on the bus to keep seniors mobile; $1000: 20 weeks of home-delivered meals
The number of people in the US age 60 and over is larger now than at any time in history. A key component of aging well is "aging in place," which incidentally saves billions of dollars that might otherwise be spent on institutional care. IONA Senior Services provides the support that makes this possible, permitting older people to live in their communities with maximum health and dignity. The average age of IONA's clients is 80, and some have difficulty shopping, preparing meals, managing money, doing housework, and taking medication. And when seniors fall below the poverty line, the challenges mount. So IONA offers a full range of services: adult day programs for some, coordination of in-home and out-of-home services for others; community programs like group meals and fitness classes, and social and recreational activities that promote healthy lifestyles; transportation to and from doctors appointments, and meal delivery by friendly volunteer visitors. The Client Care Fund supports seniors whose families can't afford even the most modest fees. Someone's mother; someone's father: your support can make the difference.
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