Senior Resources

Senior Support

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This page contains social resources for seniors in Hendricks County, including transportation, classes, exercise groups, and agencies that have
programming for seniors.
To view information about an organization or program, click on the underlined name.

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Programs for Seniors

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
The Adult Protective Services program was established to investigate reports and provide intervention and protection to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. APS field investigators operate out of offices of county prosecutors throughout the state.
Phone: 317-327-1403
Address: 251 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

251 East Ohio Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Brownsburg Older Adult Alliance
We are a grassroots charity with a focus on seniors. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of older adults & their families in Brownsburg, IN. Our vision is to have a community where older adults are valued and never feel alone.
P.O Box 475, Brownsburg, IN 46112
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 317-749-7540

P.O Box 475,
Brownsburg, IN 46112

CICOA
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is a not-for-profit agency and one of 700 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide. Established in 1973 by an amendment to the 1965 Older Americans Act and incorporated in 1974, CICOA is not a government agency, but oversees state and federal funds and private donations to provide information, advocacy and support services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Hendricks County CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions has established local, independent councils on aging in each of the eight counties it serves. Each council is comprised of dedicated volunteers who help define the problems and needs of older Hoosiers in their county and identify solutions. Membership is free and open to anyone or any organization that has a sincere interest in the welfare and well-being of older adults in Hendricks County. Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Avon Town Hall:
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123

3333 N Meridian St # 201,
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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The Gathering Together
A loved one’s decline in health always presents challenges, and sometimes it creates demands that families do not feel prepared to handle. That’s where The Gathering Together comes in. We provide care, nurturing and support for end-of-life guests and their families, bringing peace and assistance throughout a turbulent period. Our services come free of charge. We also host numerous community involvement activities, including craft workshops, classes, gardening and support and bereavement groups.
Phone: (317) 766-0532

147 N Center Street,
Plainfield, Indiana 46168

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Hendricks County Senior Services
Hendricks County Senior Services provides personal care services, transportation, and information and referral for health care and insurance, and maintains a limited medical equipment loaning closet for Hendricks County older adults and their caregivers. HCSS operates a vibrant senior center in Danville where guests enjoy a daily lunch, fitness classes, library, social and recreational activities, arts/crafts, and a senior-friendly food pantry.
Phone: 317-745-4303

1201 Sycamore Ln,
Danville, IN 46122

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LINK- HENDRICKS COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT
Provides door-to-door transportation for Hendricks County citizens to get to necessary services such as medical appointments, grocery shopping, legal services, social services, financial services, and so on. Vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs, portable oxygen, attendants, and service animals. Assistance boarding and unloading is provided. Appointments are required. The service is a partnership of Hendricks County Senior Services and Sycamore Services.
Phone: (317) 718-4474

1201 Sycamore Lane,
Danville, IN 46122

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CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Hendricks County Senior Services operates a vibrant senior center in Danville where guests enjoy a daily lunch, fitness classes, library, social and recreational activities, arts/crafts, and a senior-friendly food pantry.
Address: 1201 Sycamore Ln, Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-4303

Hendricks Regional Health - Gentle Stretch Yoga
The group meets the first Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in conference room eight. Please call Faith at (317) 499-3083 for a brief interview prior to attending.

IU Health West - Strength + Movement Yoga Class
Join us for a weekly Strength + Movement yoga class designed for participants at any fitness level, This class will focus on awareness, breath, movement and strength. The class is taught by a certified senior yoga instructor with Peace Through Yoga. Anyone who is currently in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer is welcome to attend. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel and water with you to class.
Contact: Michelle Hoy at 317.217.3391 or [email protected] with questions or to RSVP.
Class times: Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm
Location: IU Health West Cancer Center,
1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, B1600, Avon, IN 46123.

Caregiver and Other Support Resources

Alzheimer's Support Group (by Alzheimer’s Association and Hendricks County Senior Services)
Gives support to caregivers, family and friends of those who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. The group meets at the Senior Center the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.
Call (317) 745- 4303 for more information.

Hendricks Regional Health - Caregiver Support Group
The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Human Resources conference room. Please call Faith at (317) 499-3083 for a brief interview prior to attending.

Little Red Door
Since 1945, Little Red Door Cancer Agency strive to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of cancer for the medically underserved residents of central Indiana by providing free client services, screenings, and education. Programs include but are not limited to transportation to treatment, nutritional supplements, wigs, lymphedema garments, ostomy supplies, Door to Wellness, and incontinence supplies.
Phone: 317-925-5595

Project Lifesaver Hendricks County
Project Lifesaver is a proactive response to identify those individuals within the community who have a tendency to wander away from their caretakers. This program consists of a small radio transmitter that the client wears on their wrist or ankle. Each transmitter has a frequency that is unique to the client. They can then be tracked by receiving equipment that highly trained emergency responders use. Call us at 317-272-2155 to chat more about our program to see if it is what you and your family can benefit from.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
SCSEP is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors. SCSEP participants gain work experience in a variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities, including schools, hospitals, day-care centers, and senior centers. The program provides over 40 million community service hours to public and non-profit agencies, allowing them to enhance and provide needed services. Participants train an average of 20 hours a week, and are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage ($7.25). This training serves as a bridge to unsubsidized employment opportunities for participants. Participants must be at least 55, unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level. Enrollment priority is given to veterans and qualified spouses, then to individuals who are over 65, have a disability, have low literacy skills or limited English proficiency, reside in a rural area, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have low employment prospects, or have failed to find employment after using services through the American Job Center system.