Allen County Council on Aging

The Allen County Council on Aging began in 1972 with an Information and Referral program and a goal to link seniors with other community resources that offered services consistent with the seniors' needs. Whenever possible, the staff refers callers to programs offered by our agency. We are diligent about maintaining current information about other resources in the community and if a caller expresses a need not addressed by the Allen County Council on Aging, the staff provides information about other agencies and programs that may be able to meet their needs.

In addition, the agency staff attends many senior fairs, health fairs, and speaks to a variety of groups regarding the services offered by the agency. Please contact the main office at 426-0060 for more information on services or to schedule a speaking engagement for your group.

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Transportation

Historically, transportation has been identified as the greatest barrier to seniors in need of (non-emergency) medical attention. The Allen County Council on Aging has been a leader in advocating for the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities since the inception of their Transportation Program. The primary focus of the transportation Program is to transport senior citizens to and from medical appointments, nutrition sites, grocery stores, and other social service agencies. More Information....

This service offers senior citizens direct and practical assistance with household chores and related activities. The program assists individuals who have experienced a loss in the ability to perform activities of daily living. It helps them to remain in a clean, safe, and healthy home environment. More Information....

The HandyChore Program is a service that can be utilized by seniors living in owner-occupied homes. The agency will provide minor repairs and maintenance to seniors' homes in order for the senior to remain independent and living in a safe and familiar atmosphere. More Information....

The TeleCare Program was created to visit with and check on the safety of the elderly. Many seniors live alone, and have no family in the area that can check on them daily. The TeleCare Program is a free, person-to-person daily reassurance call for the senior. More Information....

The Allen County Council on Aging is pleased to offer, at no cost to the senior, durable medical equipment for loan. The agency has for loan items such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers, canes, toilet seat risers, etc.

If you are in need of a loan, please call Susie (426-0060) and she will check the inventory of availability. The senior may then borrow the item(s) for as long as is necessary. We simply ask that the item be returned when the senior is finished with it.

If you have durable medical equipment that is in good condition and you would like to donate it to the agency, please call Susie. All donations are tax-deductible.