District Three Senior Services offers a variety of opportunities for senior citizens who want to remain active in their communities...

Volunteer and paid job opportunities are available for people age 55 and older. District Three's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) includes nearly 1,000 members providing valuable community services in hospitals, libraries, senior centers, and other public facilities.

Job training and community service employment opportunities are also available for people age 55 and older with limited incomes.

For those interested in joining an active senior group, District Three hosts 16 congregate nutrition sites and works cooperatively with numerous other senior groups. These organizations enjoy fellowship, informational programs, crafts, recreation, nutritious meals, shopping outings, and other social activities.

The disease prevention and health promotion program offers health screenings, flu shots, and informational programs for senior groups through out the area.

for older people with specific needs, District Three is both a source of information and a provider of services...

Information and assistance services help to link seniors with the people and organizations who can meet their needs. Direct emergency financial assistance, help with civil legal matters, health insurance counseling, chore, and minor home repair are among the services provided.

The Ombudsman Program helps resolve complaints and concerns about care in nursing homes, adult care residences, and in-home services. The Guardianship Program works with courts and other agencies to represent indigent adult clients who no longer have the capacity to make decisions themselves.

As the designated Area Agengy on Aging, District Three also serves as an advocate for the elderly and works to prevent elder abuse.

For the frail and home-bound elderly, District Three provides an array of services designed to support personal independence and enhance family caregiving.

Care Managers assess client needs and develop coordinated plans of care that utilize community and family resources. Nutritious home delivered meals along with regular checking phone calls or visits by volunteers are among the services that can help many elderly people maintain independence.

Homemaker services are available on a sliding fee scale for those who need assistance in maintaining their homes. Respite (Personal Care) services can provide relief for caregivers when caregiving becomes a full time job. Caregiver support groups are available in some communities.