Senior Services

Tiffany Hunt, LSW

440-716-4264

Information and Referral

            The Senior Center Social Worker, Tiffany Hunt, LSW offers information and referral for a variety of subjects.  Please do not hesitate to call the Senior Center regarding information on Medicare, Medicaid, Senior Living, Adult Day Care, Utility Assistance, Transportation, or any other senior service you may be in need of.  The Senior Center refers to private companies and individuals in regards to services to seniors, including, but not limited to, home health aides and agencies, lawn care, snow removal, in home beauticians and barbers, attorneys, and much more!

AARP Tax Assistance

            Beginning each year in January the North Olmsted Senior Center takes appointments for tax assistance.  This is a free service provided by AARP volunteers.  All appointments take place on Wednesdays beginning in February and continuing through until the last Wednesday before taxes are due.  Please call the Senior Center at 440-777-8100 to make an appointment.  If you have questions regarding your taxes please call the center on Wednesdays between 11:00-3:00 to speak with an AARP tax volunteer.

Alzheimer's Support Group

            A monthly dementia care group meets on the first Monday of every month at 2:00.  Individuals caring for someone with memory loss attend the meeting to support each other and gain knowledge from one another.  Facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association also participate in the group.

2013 Informational Programs:
These programs are all offered at 12:15 after our hot lunch program.  RSVP is not required for the informational programs; however, registration and advance sign up is required for the lunch program.

           
-Advance Care Planning– Presented by Hospice of the Western Reserve

 Thursday, April 18^th at 12:15 p.m.

             -Veterans Peaceful and Proud – Presented by Hospice of the Western Reserve                  

 Thursday, May 16^th at 12:15 p.m.

             -St. Richard Housing Project Info – Presented by Catholic Charities Housing

               Thursday, May 30^th at 12:15 p.m.

 -Acupuncture – Presented by St. John Medical Center

  Thursday, June 20^th at 12:15 p.m.

              -Healthcare Costs – Presented by St. John Medical Center

               Thursday, September 19^th at 12:15 p.m.

Lunch and Learn Programs:  Please RSVP

-Healthy Meals – Offered by Riverview Pointe Care Center

              Monday, April 29^th at 12:00 

-How to Choose Post-Acute Care – Offered HCR Manor Care

              Wednesday, June 5^th at 11:30 a.m.  Lunch will be provided

-Eat This Not That – Offered by HCR Manor Care

              Wednesday, Septmeber 4^th at 11:30 a.m. 

2013 Health Screenings:

            The Senior Center offers a variety of health screenings including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, hearing, glaucoma, skin cancer, and osteoporosis.

Below is a list of current scheduled screenings.  These screenings are all offered free of charge.

• Blood Pressure Screenings – No appointments necessary.  Offered by St. John Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and Rae Ann Skilled Nursing.

Every Monday from 10:00-11:30.

• Cholesterol & Glucose – 2 hour fast and appointments required.

Monday, May 13^th from 10:00-11:30

• Hearing Screening & Wax Cleaning– Please make an appointment

Thursday, June 6^th from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

• Cholesterol & Glucose – No appointments or fasting necessary

Thursday, September 12^th from 9:00-11:00.  Offered by St. John West Shore Hospital.

Special Events:

            Travelling Eye-Dea Shop: Cleveland Sight Center's is bringing their shop to North Olmsted.  Stop in to learn more about their services or purchase products.

              Tuesday, August 20^th from 10:00-2:00