Senior Citizen Program

Local Companies who have distinguished themselves as friends of the Senior Program.

In the Baby Chair	Walmart	$25.00
In the Lil' Sister Chair	Carlsbad National Bank	$200.00
In the Big Brother Chair	Carlsbad Medical Center	$500.00

The Senior Citizens Program operates within Eddy County. Services provided include: transportation, congregate meals and home delivered meals. These services are provided with federal and state funding. Local funding is sought to meet program-funding requirements. In addition, donations are encouraged from participants in order to insure services are continued and/or expanded. The program serves persons 60 and over.

CONGREGATE MEALS:
FY 05-06 Meals Served: 50,319
Nutritiously well-balanced meals that meet 1/3 of the daily food requirements are provided five days a week at designated senior centers. In addition to the meals, social activities are provided for the participants at the centers. Activities include: birthday parties, games, dances, bingo, and arts and crafts classes, which are held throughout the year. Group exercise is offered and the centers have an assorted group of exercise equipment for senior use.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS:
FY 05-06 Meals Served: 75,253
Nutritiously well balanced meals that meet 1/3 of the food requirements are provided five days a week to home bound seniors. These are not special diets.

TRANSPORTATION:
FY 05-06 Trips Provided: 14,455
Transportation is provided for eligible seniors to and from the senior centers. In addition, arrangements can be made at the senior center for transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping, and other designated appointments.

HOUSEKEEPING:
FY 05-06 5,492 units provided
Housekeeping services are available on a very limited basis for homebound seniors in the Carlsbad, Artesia, and Loving areas. The service assists in keeping the homebound senior at home and out of long-term care facilities.

ADULT DAY CARE:
SNMCAC will be implementing an Adult Day Care Service in the Fall of 2006 for the city of Artesia. We have received start-up funds for the first year and are in the process of seeking re-occurring funding for 2007.

Some legislative funding has already been allotted for an Adult Day Care Program in Carlsbad but more funding is needed for construction before service can begin.

Volunteerism is the mainstream of the program's existence. Without the help of volunteers doing their daily jobs, services could not be provided.

Funding provided by: Aging and Long Term Services Dept., Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging, a $10,000 grant from Altria Senior Helpings., $5,000 from R.D. Hubbard and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation and $20,000 from Eddy County.