Improving Quality of Life
Aging & Disabled Resources
At Thrive, we want to improve the quality of life in West Central Indiana for everyone, from newborns to the elderly. We know that life for our aging and disabled community members can be challenging at times. We also know that caring for an aging or disabled loved one can be mentally and physically draining at times. That’s why Thrive’s goal is to provide resources that ease those difficulties and help our elderly and disabled clients live happier, more connected lives. We connect our community members to private, state and federal resources and funding, providing them with the resources they need to function independently, with dignity, and a better quality of life. Call us at (812) 917-3145 to learn more and get connected to resources today!
Thrive’s 2022 Housing Analysis Report, indicates the population of elderly residents 65 and older in West Central Indiana will grow from 17.4% to 21.2% reaching it’s peak in 2050. Currently, 44.8% our regional population (7 counties) is 50 or older, and/or are slightly younger and empty nesters. As our population continues to age, it is extremely important to help individuals start to plan how to age in place longer with a high quality of life. That’s where Thrive comes in. Thrive has access to many local, state, and federal resources for our elderly and disabled citizens, from grant funding for region-wdie programs, to funds for individuals, their caretakers, and their homes. Whether you are 60+ or younger and wanting to start planning for your later years, these resources are available to you.
By reaching out to Thrive, you gain access to resources that will improve your quality of life and help you live happy, healthier lives. Our certified team is dedicated to listening to your concerns and needs, creating a practical care plan, and finding the resources to better your life and ease any difficulties you may be facing!
Thrive’s Aging and Disabled Resources division serves Vigo, Vermillion, Sullivan, Parke, Putnam, and Clay counties. Almost 1,500 aging and disabled individuals in these counties are currently receiving services and resources from Thrive.
Our Focus
Thrive offers many resources to support our aging and disabled community members. We recommend that you call us so that team can connect you to the best resources for your needs! You can read more about these resources below.
In-Home Services and Care
In-Home Services includes any care and help provided inside of the client’s home, allowing elderly or disabled individuals to continue to live independently! Typically, this care may look like help with hygiene tasks, daily chores, medication reminders, or healthcare services. Types of care include:
Meals, Nutrition, and Health
We know that quality food and access to medical necessities are an important part of a happy life. But for some aging and disabled individuals, these resources can be hard to access or overly expensive. That’s why meals, nutritional, and health resources are so important to our communities. Some of these resources include:
Home and Technology Modifications
As we age, our needs and abilities often change, making modifications necessary for a happy and healthy lifestyle. our needs and. These changes can include adding ramps to a home, installing a chair lift to stairs, and more! Thrive offers many different types of modifications and technologies to aid elderly individuals, including:
Transportation
A division of our Aging and Disabled Resources department, Thrive Transportation helps aging and disabled individuals attend appointments, get groceries, and more by providing safe and efficient transportation. Rural Transit is only to anyone, of any age, for any reason*. *Exclusions my apply due to program restrictions and allowances.
Congregate meal sites
Our congregate meal sites have transitioned to a grab & go system during COVID-19. The grab & go program will supply any person 60 and over (plus a spouse of any age) with five (5) frozen meals. All meals meet the Older American’s Act Nutrition Guidelines. Donations of $1.25 per meal are appreciated. If you are not already registered for a congregate meal site, you must call Midland Meals, our meal provider, at 765-477-7189 to register. Midland will help you find the closest congregate location. For all other questions, feel free to call us at 812-917-3145.
GRAB & GO CONGREGATE MEAL SITE LOCATIONS
Clay County
No Open Meal Sites
Parke County
Montezuma Community Center
800 Jackson Street, Montezuma
Serving Days: Friday at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rockville Community Center
223 W Ohio Street, Rockville
Serving Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Vigo County
Brownstone Manor Apartments
66 S 12th Street, Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Dreiser Square Community Center
15 Dreiser Square, Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 13:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Garfield Towers
2200 Garfield Ave, Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 11 a.m.
Maryvale Housing
3461 St. Mary’s Rd, West Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Peddle Park Housing
1616 S. 25th Street, Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Warren Village
1300 N 25th Street, Terre Haute
Serving Days: Monday – Friday at 12 p.m.
Putnam County
Putnam County Senior Center
9 W Franklin St, Greencastle, IN
Serving Days: Monday – Thursday at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sullivan County
Haddon Township Community Building
300 S Alexander Street, Carlisle
Serving Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Shelburn Senior Citizens’ Center
16 East Mill Street, Shelburn
Serving Days: Monday at 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Vermillion County
No Open Meal Sites
Resource Library
Our team has curated this collection of resources –– including blog posts, project updates, and more –– to help you stay in the know about elderly and disabled care!
Aging & Disabled Resource Center Team
Care management Team
SHIP Team
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