Dignity Health | Be well | Spring 2018

SENIOR CARE If you or a senior you know has ever needed home- delivered meals, a ride to a doctor’s office, or informa- tion about volunteer opportunities, you may have come in contact with Shasta Senior Nutrition Program (SSNP) or Golden Umbrella. For decades, those two nonprofit organizations pro- vided essential services to seniors and people with disabilities in the North State. Then last year, it became clear that it was time to rethink how they could work together to better serve our area. In July 2017, the two groups merged to become a new nonprofit agency: Connected Living. Bringing SSNP and Golden Umbrella together made sense, says Jennifer Powell, Executive Director of Connected Living. They often served the same people at different life stages. Plus, merging allowed their vital services to reach even more people in need. What is Connected Living? “Everything we do is ultimately to help seniors stay HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS. 530.223.6034 | connectedlivingnorthstate.org Connected Living: A better way to serve seniors Meal assistance Seniors can enjoy meals in a social setting at Connected Living’s senior dining centers. For others, home-delivered meals and food bank assistance are available. Health and wellness classes Free fitness programs are available at centers in Redding and Burney. Seniors can use the exercise equipment, take a class, or join a walking group. Transportation services Wheelchair-accessible buses provide low-cost door-to-door rides for seniors or adults with disabilities who aren’t able to use traditional public transit. Financial management Power to Seniors and Representative Payee programs offer help with bill-paying tasks so that seniors can avoid late fees and other consequences of missed payments. Help around the house Connected Living keeps a registry of trustworthy people who provide home repair or yard work services. Adult Day Health Care Those with dementia, stroke, or other conditions can receive medical therapies to help them relearn or maintain daily living skills. Adult Day Program This nonmedical pro- gram provides assistance with daily living and respite care when family caregivers need a break. Volunteer opportunities Senior Corps connects healthy adults 55 and older with volunteer needs in their community. For instance, volunteers might make home visits to other seniors or mentor a child in a classroom. Connected Living’s goal is to be the place you call when you need any senior-related service in the North State. Whatever your need, “we can help point you in the right direc- tion,” Powell says. healthy and in their homes for as long as possible,” Powell says. “It’s the right thing to do. ” Some core services include: 20