operates from 8 am to 5pm, Monday through Friday at Emmanuel Community Center. 4100 Southern Pkwy. The center provides licensed health care for the elderly and respite for caregivers. Breqkfast , lunch, and snacks served daily. Transpotation available. Bingo, exercise, recreation, art and crafts and ent\ertainment are among the activities. Cost varies. Information: Michelle List at 366 0959
205 W Wellington
8:30 am to 12:30 pm weekdays Lunch reservations; 367 2373
Meals and activities for anyone 60 or older. Lunch is served between 11:30 am and noon and reservations should be made the day before.
If you are a senior who is in poor health or just geting frail, or if you have a member of your family who is in that category and could use some help, Kipda offers services that will make it much easier for the senior to remain in their home.
There are senior meals, delivered once a week and require only sticking into the microwave, like a tv dinner. They include milk, fruit, breads, small desserts and a smiling face at your door.
There is also housekeeping help, shopping services, and other errand running. Respite help is available if you are the caretaker, Transportation and escort to the doctor's office or the out-patient clinc of the hospital, is provided by Wheels.
You can get personal aides to bathe or otherwise help an incapacitated person take care of themselves. There are many services available. If you think you might benefit from this service, call for a confidential interview. KIPDA covers a nine county area. Call them at 266-5571 Fees are on a sliding scale basis.