Who We Are
Senior Adult Services is a non-profit organization providing senior services to residents of Jackson County, Illinois
The purpose of Senior Adult Services is to provide services and activities which support independence and enhance the quality of life for persons over 60 years old throughout Jackson County in Southern Illinois.
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Adult Services provides home delivered meals throughout Jackson County. To find out more about the program or to sign up, contact us.
Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services is a caring, supervised environment for clients. It offers:
- Professional trained staff
- Assistance with personal care and activities of daily living
- And Much More, see below for more information
Sliding Fee Scale and Private Pay available
Providing services to seniors for over 47 years
The purpose of Senior Adult Services is to provide services and activities which support independence and enhance the quality of life for persons over 60 years old throughout Jackson County in Southern Illinois. Founded in 1969, 501(c)3
Our Services
Senior Adult Day Services was found- ed in 1979. The mission of Adult Day Services is to provide a service to improve the quality of life and contin- ued involvement in the community for persons who are 60 years or older who have a handicap. Additionally. our services provide respite for family members and caregivers. (Scroll over, button below)
Congregate Meals
There are three meal sites throughout Jackson County which serve hot lunches. All sites operate Monday through Friday. All meals are approved by a registered dietician and meet at least one third of the Required Daily Allowance for nutrition. Diabetic diets are available upon request. Chef salads are available with 24 hour advance request. Advance reservations are requested. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal.
Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals are available throughout much of Jackson County. All meals are approved by a registered dietician and meet at least one third of the Required Daily Allowance for nutrition. Home delivered meals are available to those persons who are determined by a formal assessment to be homebound or otherwise unable to attend a congregate meal site. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal.
Social Services
Trained workers provide in-office and outreach services plus information and assistance.Among the services provided are: Assistance with filling forms for the BEAM Program, Assistance with Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance companies. Needs assessment and referral follow-up, assistance with access to other agencies and assistance for Caregivers.
Caregivers & Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
There is assistance for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For information please call the Social Service Office at: 618-457-4151
Transportation
Jackson County funds help provide transportation for seniors throughout Jackson County on a limited basis. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 618-457-4151. The suggested donation is 50 cents per ride.
Senior Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services is a caring, supervised environment for clients. It offers: - Professional trained staff. - Assistance with personal care and - Transportation within Carbondale and Murphysboro on a limited basis. - Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. - A respite for family members and Caregivers. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00a.m.—4:00p.m. Sliding Fee Scale and Private Pay available
Other Services
-Health Screening -Home Modification -Respite Care for Caregiveers -Gap Filler Services -Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Dedication to Service
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years" -Abraham Lincoln
Dedication to Care
"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old" -George Burns
Dedication to Compassion
Dedication to Life
"Age is an issue of mind over mater. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter" -Mark Twain
