Services

Generations’ Aging and Disability Resource Center is a one-stop resource center for information on programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. With access to a comprehensive network of resources, the Options Counselors in the  DRC can connect callers to Generations’ services or to other community resources.

Options Counselors are here to help you, your family members and caregivers by assessing existing and anticipated long-term care needs. Based on those identified needs, they provide comprehensive information on the full range of available public and private programs, options, service providers and resources within the community.

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Case Managers serve as navigators, guiding the elderly and disabled in their pursuit of services that will foster their independence, improve their quality of life and allow them to maintain a safe living environment. Our Case Managers can help make the difficult decisions that face older Americans today.

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Generations’ Caregiver Program assists and educates the family caregivers of individuals 55 and over. The program provides individual counseling, respite care and supplemental services on a limited basis.

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Generations provides in-home care transition visits and home-delivered meals to private insurance members living within the service area. Members who are admitted to an inpatient facility with a likelihood to readmit or experience an uncoordinated care transition will be referred for care transition visits or meals. A Generations Case Manager will conduct the visits to the members.

Pre-Admission Screening is a federal requirement to help ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in nursing facilities for long term care.

Millions of grandparents and other relatives are raising children. The needs of children can seem overwhelming, especially if you are unexpectedly thrust into the role of being their primary caregiver. Generations can offer shortterm or emergency assistance to older adults who are legally responsible for minor(s).

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program works to improve the quality of life and care for residents of long-term care facilities. This is achieved through investigation and resolution of individual complaints, consumer education designed to inform and empower consumers, promotion of community involvement in long-term care and other activities designed to improve long-term care delivery and oversight.

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Generations’ Dementia Care Coach works directly with caregivers of people living with dementia. This coaching service is family-centered, individualized to the needs of the caregiver and focuses on each caregiver’s goals, values, needs and strengths. 

For more information on this program, or to see if you qualify, contact the Generations office at 800-742-9002.

• Dementia Friends Indiana - seeks to advance education and awareness of dementia, reduce the stigma associated with the disease and create community environments that are welcoming and conducive for those living with dementia.
• Dementia Friendly Location Training – for businesses and organizations ready to commit to taking steps to create dementia friendly environments so that people living with dementia and their caregivers are able to continue enjoying the things that they love.
• Dementia Live™ - This dementia simulation will enlighten you with a deeper understanding and greater empathy for persons with cognitive impairment.

AmeriCorps Senior RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) pairs individuals 55 and over with volunteer opportunities that match their interests. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to sewing projects, food pantry assistance, community projects, classroom support and much more. This program is available in Greene and Knox counties.

• For a more detailed list of volunteer stations, please contact the RSVP director at 812-888-5879.

AngelWorx provides volunteer opportunities in all six service counties and provides opportunities to individuals under 55.

These community sites provide nutritious meals, as well as nutrition education, to individuals 60 and over in a variety of group settings. Free will donations encouraged.

Generations’ congregate meal sites:

• DAVIESS: Senior & Family Services, Washington
• DUBOIS: Ferdinand Senior Center, Ferdinand
• GREENE: Glenburn Community Home, Linton; Jasonville Senior Center, Jasonville; and Bloomfield Housing Authority, Bloomfield
• MARTIN: Loogootee Senior Center, Loogootee and Shoals Senior Center, Shoals
• PIKE COUNTY: Peterburg Senior Center (Pike County Courthouse) and Winslow Senior Center, Winslow

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious home delivered meals to homebound individuals over 60 years of age. A home visit and options counseling will be provided to determine eligibility and discuss other needs and community resources. Free will donations encouraged.

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This program provides bi-weekly boxes of fresh produce to targeted eligible congregate site participants or home delivered meal recipients. Older adults age 60+ and individuals with disabilities are eligible to participate. This initiative is funded by the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundations and is facilitated by the Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging (IAAAA) Education Institute. The program’s overall goal is to alleviate senior hunger while improving overall health.

This program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and edible herbs. Applicants must be at least 60 years old. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• A Matter of Balance - nationally recognized, fall prevention program that focuses on training older adults to reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels while socializing with their peers.
• BingoCize® - combines the game of Bingo with inclusive exercises for everyone! Participants play Bingo and meet new people while learning about how to reduce their risk of experiencing a fall. 
• Living a Healthy Life: Chronic Disease Self-Management and Diabetes Self-Management Programs - self-management education and training programs through which people with diabetes and/or other chronic diseases or conditions gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions.

Presented by Senior Education Ministries in partnership with Generations. This program is designed to provide socialization and information for older adults. Medical specialists present on and answer questions about important medical topics, and local sponsors provide a free meal to attendees.

Dine with a Doc® is scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Vincennes University Campus.

It’s not easy to talk about your wants and needs at the end of life, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. Generations has trained staff in PREPARE™ for Your Care, a program designed to help you make medical decisions for yourself, talk with your doctor and get the medical care that is right for you.

Visit their website at www.prepareforyourcare.org.

Each year, Generations hosts a rotation of community events that focus on topics that are relevant to older adults, such as caregiving, elder justice and healthy aging. These events are free and open to the public.

This program provides holiday baskets to Generations’ consumers in need during the holiday season; baskets are filled with everyday items that many of us take for granted. This project is open to schools, churches, businesses and individuals. Just purchase a laundry basket or tote and fill it with items such as dish soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.

Generations strives to provide numerous opportunities throughout the year to combat social isolation in older adults through educational, art and social activities. These activities are free of charge to participants and perfect for caregivers, care recipients and people living with disabilities.

Disability Awareness is an annual program that provides all Knox County 5th graders with an idea of what it is like to live with a disability by having them participate in stations that simulate various disabilities.

SMP empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Volunteer opportunities available.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free and impartial health insurance counseling for people with Medicare. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. Generations’ SHIP counselors have completed intensive training to offer free and objective assistance when assisting Medicare recipients to review their current Medicare prescription drug plan. Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs each year from October 15th to December 7th.

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Want to learn more about Generations’ services and programs? We are happy to speak at your meeting and/or event about the services available through our agency. Speakers can also provide information on topics such as nutrition education, advance care planning, Medicare fraud, dementia education and much more. To schedule a speaker, please contact us at 800-742-9002.

TCE provides preparation and tax filing at no charge to elderly and disabled individuals. This is a volunteer program, and all volunteers are certified to prepare and file tax returns.