Bear River Area Agency on Aging

DBA
AAA; BRAAA; BRAG
Area agency in support of the aging senior citizen population. Services include home delivered meals, shopping and medical transportation, caregiver counseling, caregiver and care receiver support groups, wellness programs, general health insurance information/counseling, and a long term care ombudsman program.
Description:

The Caregiver Support Program provides information, assistance, individual counseling, support groups, training, respite, and some medical equipment and/or supplies to individuals who are caring for a loved one 60 years or older. This program also provides services to grandparents who are 60 years or older and are the primary caregivers living with grandchildren 18 years or younger, who are affected by mental retardation or have developmental disabilities.

Eligibility:
Care givers and/or the care receivers must be over 60 years of age and the care giver must be actively involved in caring for the recipient.
Service Hours:
Tu 1 - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Services include in home services, shopping, medical transportation, and personal care.

Eligibility:
Senior citizens and adults with disabilities that reside in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call Intake Specialist.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Programs and support for the senior citizens of Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties to increase quality of life and extend independence. Services include in home services, shopping, medical transportation, and personal care.

Eligibility:
Senior citizens and adults with disabilities that reside in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Meals on Wheels is a program for senior citizens through local senior centers in Box Elder, Rich, and Cache Counties delivering hot, nutritious meals to eligible residents.

Eligibility:
Adults ages 60 and older in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties.
Service Hours:
M - F 8:30 am - 4 pm
Intake Procedure:
Contact the Meals on Wheels Coordinator at each Senior Center.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Evidence based activities to include range of motion, strength, and a healthy lifestyle. In home services are also provided to assist seniors remaining in their homes.

Eligibility:
Senior citizens and adults with disabilities that reside in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Counselors offer Medicare beneficiaries objective information on benefits, coverage options, supplementing Medicare, prescription drug plans, and assistance programs, providing free, unbiased counseling via telephone, face-to-face interactions, public presentations, and media activities to help seniors make educated decisions. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.

Eligibility:
Age 65 and older or those with questions approaching Medicare age or their families or caregivers
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Contact local Senior Center or the BRAG SHIP Program Director.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

The Caregiver Support Program provides information, assistance, individual counseling, support groups, training, respite, and some medical equipment and/or supplies to individuals caring for
family 60 years or older. Provides services to grandparents 60 years or older and primary caregivers living with grandchildren 18 years or younger, affected by mental retardation or having developmental disabilities.

Eligibility:
Care givers and/or the care receivers must be over 60 years of age and the care giver must be actively involved in caring for the recipient.
Service Hours:
Tu 1 - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Advocates on behalf of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other residential care facilities licensed by Utah Department of Health by voicing and resolving the concerns that elderly residents encounter. The Ombudsman helps residents to resolve complaints and concerns and informs residents and their families about the resident's rights.

Eligibility:
Any age resident of a nursing or assisted living facilities in Box Elder, Cache, or Rich Counties
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

The Utah Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides food vouchers for buying produce at local farmers markets.

Eligibility:
Seniors over 60 with a household income of 185% of the federal poverty guideline or less.
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Find an authorized farmers market and walk up to the information booth, or call the aging and adult service office.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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sfmnp@utah.gov fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program