Davis County Aging and Adult Services

DBA
Davis County Area Agency on Aging
Provides a variety of services to the growing population of senior/aging citizens throughout the county including: senior activity centers, case management of health-related needs, home delivered meals to eligible seniors, in-home respite care, household chores, shopping, transportation and errand assistance, and long-term care ombudsman programs.
Description:

Information on available services and assistance connecting with community resources to help with the care of a loved one and ease the role of caregiving; advice and guidance about options and methods for dealing with caregiving responsibilities; and financial help for some respite care services and some equipment and devices.

Eligibility:
Caregivers may be any age although they must be experiencing a significant amount of stress related to caregiving responsibilities. The individuals cared for must be 60 years of age or older and experiencing problems maintaining day-to-day tasks such as dressing, bathing themselves, toileting, transferring, homemaking, etc.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information and complete application.
Fees:
No cost; donations accepted
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides information on available services and assistance for the aging to connect with community resources. Information is meant to help with the care of a loved one and ease the role of caregiving, advice and guidance about options and methods for dealing with caregiving responsibilities, and financial help for some respite care services and some equipment and devices.

Eligibility:
Varies by program
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information.
Fees:
Vary by program
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Trained specialists discuss with senior citizens, spouses, parents, or friends what is needed for their situation and help them find the most appropriate resources.

Eligibility:
60 years and older for most services
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for class schedule.
Fees:
Varies by service. Some programs request donation.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Investigates and resolves complaints made by or for older people in long term facilities and administrative actions that may adversely affect their health, safety, welfare or rights.

Eligibility:
Age 60 and over
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for information or to report abuse.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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daas.utah.gov/resident-rights/
Description:

A voucher program for seniors and persons with disabilities. Vouchers allow clients to arrange rides to medical appointments with a driver of their choice (friends, family, neighbors) who are then reimbursed for the mileage by UTA.

Eligibility:
Weber or Davis County residents with physical, cognitive, visual, or other disabilities
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call to arrange time to complete initial paperwork.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Keeps frail adults in their own homes by providing and coordinating a variety of services. Clients' needs are assessed by a social worker who develops a care plan to address the needs identified.

Eligibility:
Medically fragile adults, 18 and over, who meet income guidelines
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information and complete application.
Fees:
Nominal fee based on sliding fee schedule
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Keeps frail adults in their own homes by providing and coordinating a variety of services. Clients' needs are assessed by a social worker who develops a care plan to address the needs identified.

Eligibility:
Medically fragile adults, 18 and over, who meet income guidelines
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Call for information and complete application.
Fees:
Nominal fee based on sliding fee schedule
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Assists individuals aged 55 and older in finding meaningful volunteer opportunities in which to share experiences, abilities, and skills for the betterment of community and self. The program is specially designed to provide a variety of opportunities to meet the interests and time of the volunteer such as how much time to give, where to serve, and the type of service work.

Eligibility:
Age 55 and older
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for information and to complete online application.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Transportation provided to Senior Centers, and medical appointments within Davis county.

Eligibility:
60 years of age or older
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Contact the Nutrition and Transportation office.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Meals On Wheels Program helps older people remain independent in their homes by providing one or more nutritious meals per day to eligible individuals unable to manage their own meal preparation. Special diets for health reasons, prescribed by a physician, can also be provided.

Eligibility:
The degree and nature of an illness, disability, or isolation determines if homebound or take-out meals are needed, and how often. Must be Davis County resident, 60+, homebound (unable to leave home without assistance of others), and does not drive a vehicle.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for information and to complete application.
Fees:
No cost; donation suggested of $3.50 per meal
Service Contact Information:

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