WHO ARE WE?

Area 10 Agency on Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation serving elderly persons in Monroe and Owen Counties. We are the tenth of sixteen Area Agencies on Aging in Indiana. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and celebrate the independence, health, and dignity of all senior citizens.

We provide a wide variety of high quality, affordable services to the over 28,000 citizens 55 years of age and older in this area, and to others in the community who have concerns with older family members or friends.

• The Aging and Disability Resource Center is a statewide initiative with the intent of helping to meet the needs of the rapidly aging population by serving as a single point of entry into the long-term care system. The Center is a “one-stop shop” for access to programs, services, information and assistance.

• The November 2006 launch of 2-1-1 Infolink has expanded Information & Referral services throughout Monroe and Owen Counties and is providing callers with links to social services.

• Rural Transit , our mass public transportation system, provides an easy, reliable, cost-efficient way for citizens in Monroe, Owen, and Lawrence Counties to get around. ALL persons, regardless of age or ability, are invited to use the service.

• The Endwright Center is dedicated to helping people 50 and older keep active, continue learning, and celebrate life.

• Individualized Case Management is provided for residents of Monroe and Owen Counties and includes attendant care services, provision of home health supplies, and individualized plans of care to assure in-home health and safety.

• Area 10 is helping solve the housing shortage by providing quality apartments for persons 55 and older. Currently we maintain Cunot Apartments in Owen Co. and Edgewood Village Apartments in Ellettsville, and manage Dodds-Wylie Court for Perry Township in Bloomington.

• The Nutrition Program provides nutritious meals at five congregate meal sites and through homebound delivery five days a week.

• Assistance to the Homebound programs include help with grocery shopping, small home repairs, the operation of a food pantry , telephone reassurance, friendly visiting and money management services.

• A Long-Term Care Ombudsman housed at Area 10 advocates for individuals living in nursing facilities all over Monroe and Owen Counties.

• The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides individuals 55 and older with volunteer opportunities throughout the community.

• Caregiver Support groups include a Low Vision Support group.

We make every effort to reach out to those needing assistance. Please contact us if you or anyone you know can benefit from our programs. Tell a friend about Area 10 today!

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Low Vision Support Group
If you or a loved one suffer from low vision, please consider attending our Low Vision Support Group. [ ...more ]

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