Serving people 60 and over

About Elder Services

Elder Services, Inc. (ESI) is the premier regional resource specializing in services for elders and their caregivers in east-central Iowa.

Mission

The mission of Elder Services, Inc. is to;

·         Provides programs, services, and resources to assist persons age 60 and over in Johnson County and east central Iowa to stay active, independent, and safe in their homes.

Logo

ESI has chosen the elderberry plant as its logo.  Elderberries are long-lived, strong plants that grow around the world.  The strength, longevity, nourishing and curative properties of this plant make it a fitting symbol to remind us of the unique and positive attributes and contributions of our older citizens, and the importance of nurturing and sustaining them throughout their lifetime.

 

History

Elder Services, Inc. was founded in July of 1980 as Elderly Services Agency (ESA) and was created to serve residents of Johnson County age 60 and over.  Its original mission was to help older people remain safely in their homes as long as possible by coordinating and delivering paid and volunteer services.  In the Spring of 2000, ESA moved to a bigger facility while modernizing its infrastructure and program design and officially changed its name to Elder Services, Inc.

Services

ESI is both a provider and advocate for senior citizens' ability to live independently.  ESI is dedicated to working with clients to determine individual needs and desires and to present choices to them in both the selection and delivery of services.  Our success is measured by the quality of life experienced by our clients who are able to remain safely and independently in their own homes.

The five service areas, representing a continuum of care needs are; 

•  Case Management Services

•  Aging Resource Center and Options Counseling Services
•  Home Assistance Services

•  Nutrition Services including Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels
•  Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Services (RSVP)

           

 

 

Elder Services, Inc. is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Johnson County  and

The Heritage Agency on Aging

 

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

This program recruits and links people 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that meet critical community needs while providing a high quality experience that enriches the lives of both volunteers and those they serve.  For more information about RSVP call 319-356-5218.

Home Assistance Program

This program provides a variety of non-medical services which allow seniors to remain safely and independently in their own homes.  Trained workers provide services ranging from light house keeping to helping residents winterize their homes.  For more information about the Home Assistance Program call 319-338-0515.

Nutrition Program including Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels

This program provides nutritious meals at senior dining sites in Iowa City and Solon as well as through Meals on Wheels delivery to homebound seniors.  All meals meet one-third of the daily recommended intake established by the American Dietetic Association.  Inability to prepare meals is often the first sign of decreasing independence; therefore, Meals on Wheels may be the senior's first experience with community-based services.  Frozen meals, shelf stable meals, and breakfast bags may also be available. For more information about the Nutrition Program call 319-356-5213.

Case Management Program

This program uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide community-based services to the frail and vulnerable elderly to help them avoid premature institutionalization and in their effort to remain independently in their own homes. Program staff can provide answers to both seniors and family caregivers when there are questions about the needs of elders.  Case Management works in conjunction with many local service providers to provide the highest level of care.  For more information about the Case Management Program call 319-338-0515.

Caregiver Support Program

This program provides, through the Heritage Agency on Aging, direct counseling and educational services to family and friend caregivers of older adults.  Information and referral services are provided in additional to counseling support classroom sessions.  For more information about the Caregiver Support Program call 1-866-432-4324.

Aging Resource Center and Options Counseling

This program provides information, assistance, support, and education to seniors and their caregivers on the resources available to them in Johnson County. These questions often range from how to navigate the Medicare process to home assistance support to moving out of his or her home to preparing for the future.  For more information about the Aging Resource Center or speak to an Options Counselor call 319-338-0515.

 

Elder Services, Inc.

1556 S 1st Avenue

Suite A

Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: (319) 338-0515

Fax: (319) 338-0531

Iowa TTY phone# (800) 735-2942

Email: info@elderservicesinc.com