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. Since 1974, when we were established as the Indiana Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled, we have been connecting members with private, state, and federal resources and funding. Our goal is to provide the support they need to live independently, with dignity, and to enjoy a better quality of life.

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Thrive’s 2022 Housing Analysis Report highlights that the elderly population (65+) in West Central Indiana is projected to grow nearly 4% by 2050. 45% of the regional population is 50 or older, including empty nesters. As the population ages, it is crucial to help individuals plan to age in place with a high quality of life. Thrive offers access to local, state, and federal resources for elderly and disabled citizens, including grant funding for regional programs and individual support.

By contacting Thrive, you can access resources to improve your quality of life and live healthier, happier lives. Our certified team is dedicated to understanding your needs, creating practical care plans, and finding resources to ease any difficulties you may face.

Thrive’s Aging and Disabled Resources division serves Vigo, Vermillion, Sullivan, Parke, Putnam, and Clay counties, currently assisting nearly 1,500 aging and disabled individuals.

Our Focus

Thrive offers many resources to support our aging and disabled community members. We recommend you call us so our 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:

Hands on care and help with daily hygiene tasks and home chores.

Home Health Aides are qualified and trained aides, who can help individuals with skilled home health care needs.

Enhances your daily life by taking care of homemaking tasks, grocery shopping, running errands, and connecting you with the community.

Respite care is a temporary care service, which allows caregivers time to rest and relax.

With Self-Directed Attendant Care, elderly or disabled individuals can hire their own aids at no cost! This type of care allows the individual more control over who is serving them and how they are being helped.

This type of care offers individuals access to a caregiver who lives in their home with them. This aid will help the individual with daily tasks and chores.

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:

Thrive works with many different programs to provide our clients with a wide range of health and wellness information. These programs teach elderly individuals important facts about staying healthy and well throughout old age.

Our nutrition programs provide healthy meals to any person 60 yrs and older (plus a spouse of any age). All meals meet the Older American’s Act Nutrition Guidelines. Meals are provided in either congregate sitse, or in some cases, the nutrition program can also deliver meals.

Home and Technology Modifications

Our needs and abilities often change as we age, making modifications necessary for a happy and healthy lifestyle. These changes can include installing ramps, chair lifts, handrails, and more! Thrive offers many different types of modifications and technologies to aid individuals, including:

Through this resource, elderly or disabled individuals can access necessary medical equipment for free or at a reduced price, if they are not covered by insurance.

This type of modification includes any minor change to a home that will improve an individual’s quality of life and keep them from having to leave their home.

PERS are devices that help elderly individuals call for emergency help if needed.

Supplemental services include home modifications, assistive technology, emergency systems, and other necessary supplies.

These modifications to an individual’s car or van allow for easier access to their own transportation.

Other Resources

Thrive also offers many other resources, including:

Thrive partners with Indiana Legal Services, Inc., to help protect the rights of elderly individuals and provide free consultations and advice about legal issues. In Thrive’s lobby, a Legal Kiosk provides free access to a wide array of legal documents.

Our Ombudsman can provide advocacy to you or your loved one who is placed in a long-term care facility such as assisted living or nursing facility. Call: 1 (800) 457-8283 or visit Ombudsman.IN.gov

Pest control helps to remove unwanted pests, including bedbugs, roaches, mosquitos, fleas, rats and mice, etc, and creates happier and healthier homes.

SMP is made up of trained staff and volunteers, who teach elderly individuals how to avoid Medicare scams and fraud.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free & unbiased counseling program provided by the Indiana Department of Insurance for Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana. We are part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. SHIP is a non-profit organization designed to provide an unbiased place for seniors and pre-retirees to find answers to their health insurance questions. All of our services are free.

SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. We are staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer you free and objective assistance in complete confidence.

Congregate meal sites

If you are not already registered for a congregate meal site, you must call Midland Meals (765) 477-7189 to register.

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 10:30 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!

The Senior Resource Guide provides a comprehensive listing of community resources in West Central Indiana. Agencies providing aging services, home health care, transportation and Veteran’s services, just to name a few, are categorized alphabetically and by service type to allow viewers to quickly locate the resource they are seeking. The guide is typically updated at least annually.

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The Dementia Friends Indiana Initiative was adopted in 2017 as part of a global movement to break down the stigma surrounding dementia and implement practical changes that can make life easier for those with dementia and for their loved ones. First administered by CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Indiana became the 10th Dementia Friendly state in the Country. Thrive’s Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled is proud to join this growing movement by bringing this vital initiative to West Central Indiana. Our organization is dedicated to helping those in our community living with dementia and their caregivers to get the support they need. Please join the movement today and make a big difference in the lives of so many in our community.

Be an Indiana Dementia Friend! A little support can make a big difference in their lives.

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Businesses in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan, and Putnam counties can now receive Dementia Friendly Business Training from our Dementia Outreach Specialist. Equip your staff to better serve individuals living with dementia and their care partners – an increasingly important demographic as our population ages. By fostering an inclusive environment, businesses can enhance the customer experience and build a reputation for compassion and accessibility. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.

Call our Dementia Outreach Specialist, Amy Schorr at 812-238-1561 ext. 260 or email her at aschorr@thrivewestcentral.com to get started!

Transportation

Thrive Transportation helps aging and disabled individuals attend appointments, get groceries, and more by providing safe and efficient transportation. Rural Transit is available to anyone, of any age, for any reason*. *Exclusions my apply due to program restrictions and allowances.

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