Many senior-oriented services available in Davis County
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Did you know that Davis County Health Department’s Senior Services has many programs and resources available for seniors? We invite you to look through the list of programs below and see if any are right for you.

• 55 Alive – A Driving Program offered through AARP. Participants may receive a discount on their auto insurance after taking the four hour class.

• Alternatives Program – In-home services for medically fragile adults who qualify, and are at risk for entering a nursing home.

• Healthy Living with Chronic Disease – Six week program from Stanford University that helps empower individuals in managing their chronic illnesses.

• Davis County Walks – 5K Walk/Run is held in conjunction with the Davis County Fair each August.

• Family Caregiver Support Program – Help caregivers and others looking for information or assistance with caregiving.

• Foster Grandparents – Opportunities for seniors age 60 and older to help children who have fallen behind in reading, writing, and math skills.

• Home Delivered Meals Program – Helps older people remain independent in their homes by providing one nutritious meal per day (Monday – Friday) to eligible homebound individuals.

• Medicaid Aging Waiver Program – Provides clients with the option of extending available long-term care services to the client’s home and community.

• Ombudsman Services – A program that investigates and resolves complaints made by or for older people in long term facilities and administrative actions that may adversely affect their health, safety, welfare, or rights.

• Senior Companion Program – Provide support to family caregivers, they assist with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to maintain independence.

• Senior Employment/Title V Program – Provides assistance in job skills assessment, résumé writing, interview skills, and job search and job development.

• Senior Health Insurance Information Program – All you need to know to be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and low income subsidy.

• Volunteers Program – Offers a wide range of opportunities to volunteer your time and talents in our community.

For more information about any of these programs, please contact us Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except legal holidays), 801-451-3377, at:

Senior Services offices, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, 50 East State Street, Farmington, Utah 84025

Senior Activity Centers:

• Autumn Glow Activity Center, 801-544-1235, 81 East Center Street, Kaysville, UT 84037

• Golden Years Activity Center, 801-295-3479, 726 South 100 East, Bountiful, UT 84010

• Heritage Activity Center, 801-773-7065, 140 East Center Street, Clearfield, UT 84015
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