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Elderly Assistance Organizations
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
http://www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis/index.html
Adult Day Services—“Holy Trinity Place,”—therapeutic, safe day care for frail or handicapped elderly. (317) 236-1527
Caregiver Support—Support for those who care for disabled/or elderly adults. (317) 261-3378
Senior Companion Program—companions to homebound, low income adults, 60 and over. (317) 236-1565
A Caring Place Adult Day Services
Located at
317-466-0015
Sr. Susan Dinnin, SP, Site Manager
Caregiver Support Program
Monica Woodsworth, Caregiver Liaison
317-261-3378
A Caring Place Adult Day Services, which is a program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, provides programming for adults needing supervision during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Our participants might be living alone or with a caregiver; they may be frail, developmentally disabled, or socially isolated.
Participants in Adult Day Services of Catholic Charities may be eligible for funding or scholarships available through Medicaid Waiver, CHOICE, Veteran’s Administration, or Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities Indianapolis also has a Caregiver Support Program offering support groups, home modifications, and assistance identifying local and national resources.
University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community
901 S. Shelby Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
(317) 791-5930
http://cac.uindy.edu/
The Center for Aging focuses on policies and practices surrounding issues of informal care-giving for the elderly, community-based care, and housing options. It also focuses on policies and practices involving employees and employers in both paid and volunteer initiatives.
Joy's House, Inc.
2028 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone (317) 254-0828
http://www.joyshouse.org/
Joy's House is a not-for-profit adult day center which provides activities
enhancing the quality of life for adults who are aging or living with physical
and/or mental challenges. The focus of the Joy's House staff is to provide unique
opportunities and touch lives through our work with each guest and their loved
ones.
State of Indiana Center for Indiana Council on Aging
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone (317) 254-5465
Fax (800) 432-2422
www.cicoa.org
The state of Indiana provides information on state resources, a locator for finding home care in your area, a checklist for evaluating options and a list of typical services. CICOA is designed to be your single point of entry for information on transportation, adult day care, respite care, homemaker services, home health aides, attendant care, home repair/modification, legal assistance and related issues.
Indy Creative Aging
4755 Kingsway Dr, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone (317) 803-6069
http://www.indycreativeaging.org
Indy Creative Aging is Central Indiana's only website dedicated to activities, services, events and life enrichment opportunities for visitors 50 and older.