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Offering Programs and Services for Senior Citizens
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Nutrition Programs
Congregate Meals: The Sanders County Council on Aging partners with many area senior centers to bring nutritious meals and fellowship for those living in the area. Our congregate meal program is partially supported by Older American Act funding, therefore those seniors over age 60 are only asked to give a suggested donation for their meals and for qualifying spouses. See below for participating senior centers, along with locations and meal times.
HOT SPRINGS (101 Main Street)- Every Wednesdays and Fridays at 12 noon.
PLAINS (205 West Meany Street)- Wednesdays and Fridays at 12 noon.
THOMPSON FALLS (1191 Mt. Silcox Road)- Every Monday and Thursday at 5:30 PM.
TROUT CREEK (18 Larch Street)- Tuesdays & Fridays a 6 PM.
HERON (1260 Upper River Rd)- Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
**All meals follow the USDA recommendations for senior nutrition; our meals meet one-third of the recommended dietary allowances for seniors.
Home-Delivered Meals): This program is designed for homebound seniors over the age of 60. An SCCOA worker will do a brief assessment of each applicant. The suggested donation for a home-delivered meal is $5.00. Our drivers start delivering meals in most areas between 10-11 a.m. Meals are available up to 7 days per week, with some days having frozen meals delivered. Hot Springs, Plains, Thompson Falls and Trout Creek currently have a Home Delivered Meal Program. No meal delivery on holidays.
Ensure Supplement Program: With a referral from your physician, the Sanders County Council on Aging can provide individuals with liquid nutrition supplements at a very low cost. We offer a variety of flavors and also can cater to specific dietary needs of clients (Ensure Plus has added calories, High Protein, Immune Health, Pulmocare and Glucerna are available).