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Provides a variety of recreational activities for seniors including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, exercise classes, dances, trips, dinners, movies, games, and book discussion groups. Offers use of computers with Internet access and conducts computer classes on topics such as using E-mail, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Offers speakers on a variety of topics such as safety for the elderly, avoiding scams, taxes, and fire safety.

Assists people who are eligible for nursing home level of care, remain in the community. They provide home health care, home delivered meals, physical therapy, in home assistance, adult day and respite care programs and transportation for errands or medical appoinments.

Provides outreach to people experiencing mood disorders due to issues related to aging, psychological problems, and other issues affected by the aging process. Services include geriatric assessment, case management, counseling (group and individual), medication monitoring, in-home safety assessments and other services determined by case managers. Services to women include attention to psychiatric issues related to physical stages in their lives.

Refers individuals with aging-related or disability-related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care, and other health and wellness services including benefits screening.

Program provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care for eligible individuals. Services include: a personal care plan to meet the individual's needs at home by arranging an appropriate mix of services to supplement care provided by family members and friends. Eligible services include: adaptive and assistive equipment, assistance in the home with health activities such as taking medications appropriately and other health-related activities, with case/care management, adult day care, chore service, home medical equipment and supplies, emergency response systems, home delivered meals, homemaker services, independent living assistance, minor home modifications, nutrition consultation, personal care services, medical and non-medical transportation. Program also administers the Pre-admission Review process that determines the level of care for persons who want to enter Medicaid-certified nursing homes and periodically offers vendors training on dealing with elderly/disabled individuals.

Provides searchable databases that offer help locating organizations and agencies that serve older adults and their caregivers. Includes information about healthcare providers, health plans, prescription drug plans, medigap plans, hospitals, nursing homes, home care, long term care planning, medical equipment suppliers, and dialysis facilities. Some of the databases offer the ability to compare quality between providers.

Provides a membership association that offers information and services for those in midlife and beyond. Covers topics such as caregiving, safety, housing, nutrition, legal issues and recreation. Lobbies and advocates on legislative, consumer and judicial concerns that impact older persons.

Provides a variety of recreational and physical fitness activities, including fitness groups, recreational activities, public lectures and discussions, computer classes, field trips, and a computer lab.

Provides general mental health counseling and senior services case management.

Provides a University-wide, interdisciplinary Center that offers numerous continuing education opportunities focusing on aging and health issues for professionals and the public. Programming includes workshops, conferences, and seminars throughout the year. All provide professional CEU's to health and social work practitioners. Also offers a graduate level certificate in Gerontology. The Center also participates collaboratively in Research efforts about Aging and Health with other University Departments/Schools. Also offers a certificate program in Gerontology.

Program provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care for low-income seniors. Services include: a personal care plan to meet the individual's needs at home by arranging an appropriate mix of services to supplement care provided by family members and friends. Eligible services include adaptive and assistive equipment, assistance in the home with health activities, such as taking medications appropriately and other health-related activities, with case/care management, adult day care, chore service, home medical equipment and supplies, emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, independent living assistance, minor home modifications, nutrition consultation, personal care services, medical and non-medical transportation. Program also administers the Pre-Admission Review process that determines the level of care for persons who want to enter Medicaid-certified nursing homes and periodically offers vendors training on dealing with elderly/disabled individuals.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides assessment services that include consultation, evaluation, and planning a course of action for older adults. For enrolled individuals, care managers work with the client and his/her family, physicians, and other professionals (attorneys, etc.). Offers program options, makes recommendations for care, and arranges services.

Maintains information about resources that are appropriate for older adults. Links individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources.

Provides a variety of social and recreational activities, transportation, and social services for seniors. Also, provides outreach services, including assistance with filling out forms. On site the Center offers Blood Pressure Checks, legal counseling, and a benefit bank. Social and recreational activities may include social meetings, craft classes, line dancing, cards, trips, yoga and exercise classes. Offers information and referral to governmental and community resources.

Provides geriatric care management services that include consultation, evaluation and planning a course of action for older adults. Offers options and makes recommendations for care. Works with the client and his or her family members, physicians and other professionals (attorneys etc.).

Provides a variety of recreational activities and personal enrichment programs for seniors. Activities and programs include, but are not limited to, exercise classes, line dancing, book clubs, pinochle, canasta, bridge and other games, health and safety presentations, trips, luncheons, gardening, and special events. Offers a group called BV 60+ where members plan group activities and outings. Offers computer tutoring sessions where tutors will answer students questions and teach computer skills such as basic skills, E-mail, and the Internet.

Provides a variety of social, educational, and recreational activities for seniors. Includes some day trips, multi-day trips, and cultural events.

Provides assistance with Medicare consultation and insurance information, agency referrals, home visits for Home Delivered Meal client assessment, educational and health-related programs, non-medical home care agency listings, community resource lists and caregiver consultation and education.

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers

Refers individuals who have long-term care service and support needs or related issues to appropriate available services in the community. Helps individuals find resources for transportation, in-home care, long-term care, benefits eligibility screening, and other health and wellness services. Limited information about housing resources may be available on the searchable website.

Offers seniors outreach services including in-home assessments, referrals to community social services.

Provides information and referral about needed social services and will provide outreach services in the home for seniors and those who are shut-ins. Offers assistance with completing various forms including help with simple wills, living wills, Power of Attorney for Health Care, etc.

Provides a variety of educational and recreational activities for seniors. Offerings may include, but are not limited to, exercise classes, arts and crafts, cards and table games, ceramics, dancing instruction, monthly luncheons, a book discussion group, special events, speakers, trips, computer classes, computers with internet access, a game room, and tours.