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Adult Protective Services: Investigate allegations of battery, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of endangered adults in accordance with IC 12-10-3-2. Short term Case Management until the client is no longer in danger is also provided. Presentations to local agencies can also be scheduled. Adult Protective Services 301 Main St. Lafayette IN 47901-1376 Phone: 877-749-9111 Ext. 587 765-420-1588 Fax: 765-423-9349 After hours contact local Law Enforcement Contact: Any Adult Protective Services Staff member Email: ashay@tippecanoe.in.gov Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to make a report Fees: None Eligibility: Per IC 12-10-3-2 An endangered adult is anyone over the age of 18 who is incapable by reason of mental illness, mental retardation, dementia, habitual drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual’s property or providing or directing the provision of self-care and is harmed or threatened with harm as a result of: neglect, battery or exploitation. An individual is not an endangered adult solely: for the reason that the individual is being provided spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing instead of specified medical treatment if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment; or on the basis of being physically unable to provide self care when appropriate care is being provided. Additional Information: You will find more information about our program and resource links at www.tippecanoe.in.gov/prosecutor. APS also has a duty to report law that is similar to the one Child Protective Services has. It is a Class B Misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail for not making a report to APS or police when you have a reason to believe that another individual is an endangered adult. Care Call Program: Routine phone call to check on wellbeing of senior citizens.  Carroll County Senior and Family Services1001 S. Washington St. Delphi, In 46923 Contact: Jeff Sieber Randi Veach, Assistant Director Phone: 765-564-2772 Fax: 765-564-6821 Fees: none Additional Information: When a call is made and no response is received, a call will be placed to the emergency contact to check on the welfare of the individual. Carroll County Senior Lunches: Free lunch and socialization, meeting new people and visiting with old friends. First Presbyterian Church 213 S. Indiana St. Delphi, IN 46923 Phone: 765-564-2371 Contact: Susan Stern Email Address: info@delphipres.org Hours: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm Fees: None Additional Information: An elevator is provided Congregate Meals: Provides nutritious meals for Senior Citizens in Burlington, Camden, Delphi, and Flora. Mid-Land Meals Inc. 3313 Concord Rd Lafayette, In 47909 Phone: 765-477-7189 Fax: 765-477-1598 Sites:  Burlington-Windfall Apts. Community Center 1109 Michigan Rd. Burlington, IN 46915 Camden Fireman’s Lounge 173 S. Church St. Camden, IN 46917  Delphi Senior Center 700 N. Washington St. Delphi, IN 46923 Flora Community Center 115 N. Division St. Flora, IN 46929 Fees: Suggested donation based on income for participants over 60. Participants under 60 can receive a meal for $ 4.25 (2008) Intake Procedure: see one of the Site Directors at the above locations Financial Management Program: Assists seniors to learn how to deal with creditors, identifies options to help move through the situation, and provides lists for attorneys and other helpful resources. Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc. 660 N. 36th St. Lafayette, IN 47905 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903 Phone: 800-382-7556 Fax: 765-447-6862 Hours: Third Tuesday of every month from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Population Served: Seniors (age 60+) who feel they might be near bankruptcy or experiencing a financial crisis. Contact: the switchboard operator to schedule an appointment Fees: None Intake Procedure: Bring, or have available, all information necessary to assess the problem, such as asset and liability listings. Additional Information: Provides a half hour of free and confidential consultation sessions with Lafayette attorney David Rosenthal, designed to help seniors avoid bankruptcy, or otherwise difficult financial situations. Telephone conferences are also an option during this same period of time each month. Home Delivered Meals: Meals are delivered by volunteers in those areas. Frozen meals can be picked up once a week at one of the meal sites and taken home to heat up. Intake Procedure: contact Area IV Agency at 800-382-7556 for assessment. Fees: Suggested donation based on income for participants over 60 Meals are provided by: Mid-Land Meals Inc. 3313 Concord Rd Lafayette, IN 47909 In-Home Visiting Nurse: Program to provide complete basic health assessments, education and assistance in finding resources. Purdue University School of Nursing Phone: 765-494-4004 Hours: Visits are made once a week when school is in session. Contact: Vicki Simpson Fees: none Intake Procedure: call for assessment Legal Services: Provides legal assistance to low income families and the elderly Indiana Legal Services, Inc. 639 N. Columbia St. Lafayette, IN 47901 Phone: 800-382-7581/765-423-5327 Fax: 765-423-2252 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fees: none Eligibility: income (elderly need not be low income), and case situation guidelines Intake Procedure: application taken over the phone. An attorney will review the case and determine whether or not they qualify Long Term Care Case Management / Options Counseling: Provides advocacy, and assists with linking to services to help the elderly or disabled person remain independent as long as possible Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs Inc. 660 N. 36th St. Lafayette, IN 47905 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903 Phone: 800-382-7556 Fax: 765-447-6862 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eligibility: Elderly (over 60) and Disabled persons of all ages Intake Procedure: Contact any staff available for Information and Referral Low –Impact Exercise for Seniors: Exercise equipment includes a treadmill, two leg bikes and an elliptical machine Carroll County Senior and Family Services 1001 S. Washington St. Delphi, In 46923 Contact: Jeff Sieber or Randi Veach, Assistant Director Phone: 866-902-2046/765-564-2772 Fax: 765-564-6821 Email: cccoa@localline.com Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Fees: none Eligibility: age 55 and older Nursing Home Ombudsman: Advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and county homes. Receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve problems or complaints affecting residents. Nursing Home Ombudsman 639 Main St P.O. Box 1455 Lafayette, In 47901 Phone: 800-382-7581 Fax: 765-423-2252 Contact: Andrea Smothers Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Fees: none Intake Procedure: Call for information or to file a complaint about a nursing facility. Pre-admission Screening for Nursing Home Placement: Identify appropriate and cost-effective long-term care services for persons applying for long-term care facility placement or in-home services. Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc. 660 N. 36th St. Lafayette, IN 47905 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903 Phone: 800-382-7556 Fax: 765-447-6862 Intake Procedure: Contact the person “on call” for Pre-Admission Screening Money Management Program Bill Payer Program: Trained volunteers to assist with general banking procedures such as: balancing accounts, check writing, and setting up monthly budgets. Population served: Disabled, homebound, forgetful or confused person in an effort to help them maintain as much independence as possible. This person does not need the services of a permanent representative payee or a legal guardian. Participation is voluntary on the part of the client. Representative Payee Project: The volunteer, after training, the matched volunteer and client establish a working relationship. Once established, the volunteer applies to the SSA to be a representative payee on behalf of the client. The money is deposited directly into the bank account, and the Representative then pays the client’s bills from that account. Population served: Individuals who are determined by a physician as incapable of managing their own monetary affairs and who do not have friends, relatives or others who can help them with managing their finances. They receive federal benefits and have been determined by the appropriate federal office to need a representative to pay expenses associated with their basic needs. They will be low-income people most vulnerable to financial exploitation or neglect; they may be isolated, and have mental or physical disabilities. The program was established in 1993 by the Legal Counsel of the Elderly, a division of the American Association of Retired Persons in cooperation with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
660 N. 36th St. Lafayette, IN 47905 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4727, Lafayette, IN 47903 Phone: 800-382-7556 Fax: 765-447-6862 Contact: Adrienne Glatz Fees: None Intake Procedure: Call for Intake Residential Care/ Adult Day Care: Respite for caregivers of senior citizens or disabled persons  Carroll Manor6409 W 100 N Delphi, In 46923 Contact: Martha Lewis Phone: 765-564-4340 Email: ccmanor@remconline.net Hours: 24 hours a day Fees: $5.00 an hour not to exceed $ 25.00 Eligibility: Senior Citizens or Disabled person Intake: Application and Physician referral Senior Activities: Provides outings and other opportunities for Senior Citizens to socialize. These include shopping trips, bingo, supper club and other events. Carroll County Senior and Family Services 1001 S. Washington St. Delphi, In 46923 Phone: 866-902-2046/765-564-2772 Fax: 765-564-6821 Contact: Jeff Sieber Randi Veach, Assistant Director Email: cccoa@localline.com Delphi Senior Center 700 N. Washington St. Delphi, IN 46923 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fees: some trips have fees involved. Reservations should be made in advance for these to ensure adequate transportation is provided. Eligibility: age 55 and older Senior Housing: Apartments for Senior Citizens or Disabled persons in the county.  Burlington-Windfall Apartments 1109 Michigan Burlington, IN 46915 765-566-2192 Subsidized apartments with congregate meal site.  Camden-Jackson HousingP.O. Box 93 Camden, IN 46917 574-686-2134 Subsidized apartments for seniors with congregate meal site in the area.  Delphi Housing 637 N. Market St. Delphi, IN 46923 765-564-4354 Subsidized apartments for seniors with congregate meal site.  Flora Senior Apartments115 N. Division St. Flora, IN 46929 574-967-3033 Subsidized apartments for seniors with congregate meal site. Transportation: Provides transportation for Senior Citizen and disabled to appointments. Priority is for medical appointments first, then local shopping and other appointments. Carroll County Senior and Family Services 1001 S. Washington St. Delphi, In 46923 Phone: 866-902-2046/765-564-2772 Fax: 765-564-6821 Contact: Jeff Sieber, Director and Randi Veach, Assistant Director Email: cccoa@localline.com Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fees: Medicaid eligibility and suggested donation for trips depending on destination. Registration for trips is required one week in advance. Eligibility: age 55 and older or disabled  Transportation - Garden Spot Express: Provides transportation for residents of Monroe Township. Passengers are picked up at their homes and returned home. Other pick-up points are determined by group/organization making the trip. Flora Senior Center 115 N. Division St. Flora, IN 46929 Phone: 574-967-3400 Additional Information: Scheduled trips are available. Overnight trips can be made with advance notice. Nights, weekends, holidays, overnight trips by appointment only. Transportation – Rossville Volunteer Transportation Program: Provides needed transportation services to persons of all ages and disabilities in the Rossville School District area, including Clay Township of Carroll County. Rossville Area Transit Van P.O. Box 106 Rossville, IN 46065 Phone: 765-379-3894 |