What it does
The mission of dietert center is to proactively support healthy aging by providing information, services, activities, and rewarding volunteer opportunities that enhance quality of life.
Nutrition services provided 90,140 meals to the elderly, available on a donation only basis to those age 60 or older. Of that total, 71,029 were delivered through meals on wheels to homebound seniors and served more than 19,111 through the onsite senior nutrition program in the friendship cafe.
Community services programs helped support continued independent living for seniors in their homes through over 1,591 information and referral interactions, installed and serviced an average of over 300 emergency response units every month of the year, provided 5,180 hours of respite for caregivers of family members suffering from dementia, loaned out and accepted donations of more than 2,300 pieces of medical equipment, answered approximately 6,191 calls from seniors living alone with our free call reassurance program, and provided information, assistance, referrals, and support for 376 community members regarding aging and dementia-related concerns.
Club ed, activities, and travel provided 3,901 recreational, educational, or wellness activities, serving more than 509 participants. The center is a volunteer-driven organization that supports healthy aging, providing engagement and service with 31,766 volunteer hours.