Area Agency on Aging - RSVP

Growing older has its rewards. One of the finest is Your Aging Resource Center.

Staffed by a corps of trusted, compassionate, professional specialists, the Elder Helpline helps seniors and their caregivers find answers and make informed decisions. Specialists are able to help in English, Spanish and Creole. Services are available to the entire community seeking answers on aging or looking for service providers.

Through Senior Volunteer Programs Your Aging Resource Center engages seniors in community service and civic engagement activities in a myriad of volunteer opportunities.

Last year these volunteers provided 561,354 hours valued at $11,367,418!

• 223 seniors served as Foster Grandparents in 99 sites tutoring and mentoring 1,419 children pre K - 3 rd grade
• 1,822 RSVP senior volunteers donated time and energy to 159 community sites
• The Jupiter Godparent Program and the We Care Programs were honored by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

* Senior Wellness Program

• Senior Immunization Program held 27 clinics and vaccinated 1,764 seniors
• 316 seniors completed the evidence based Living Healthy and Matter of Balance Programs
• Outreach activities provided education, resources and wellness screenings to 4,453 seniors

* AmeriCorps/Caring Connections Respite Program

• In 2009, 95 volunteers donated 49,447 hours to 102 caregivers

* SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

Trained volunteers provided free counseling and assistance with Medicare and other health insurance issues at SHINE sites in person, at health fairs, Senior Expo, via telephone and over the internet.

• In 2009 SHINE volunteers donated 2,559 hours to counseling seniors

* Senior Advocacy Program

To be a victim of crime is to know fear, pain, anger, injustice and a sense of helplessness.

In 2009 a team of 12 volunteers contributed 3,707 hours of service to assist 4,034 senior victims of crime.

• 38 seniors were assisted in obtaining credit reports
• 19 professional trainings educated 249 law enforcement officers and advocates on Elder Abuse Awareness

* Your Aging Resource Center Board of Directors and Advisory Council

• 17 volunteers serve on the Board of Directors focusing on governance
• 31 volunteers serve on the Advisory Council focusing on senior advocacy