Senior Citizen Program

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 08-09 Meals Served: 46,158

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 08-09 Meals Served: 79,054

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 08-09 Trips Provided: 12,663

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 08-09: 5,275 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:
FY 08-09: 6,285 units provided

SNMCAC is providing Adult Day Care Service in the Artesia area. Adult Day care is a great option for older adults who may benefit from socialization, support services, recreation, and meals in a supervised, social setting. Adult day care programs enable the resident to attend the program during the day and return home in the evening.

Some 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, and Eddy County. In-kind support it also provided by the City of Artesia and the City of Carlsbad.