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Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help. We hold educational workshops, host support groups, have a 24/7 1-800 helpline and are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research in the world.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Health Services, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.478.3117 ext. 8218

Address :   822 Central Ave, Ste 310, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.alz.org

Contact Person :   Greg Woods

Contact Email :   gwoods@alz.org

Services :   Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Health Education, Hotline, Preventative Healthcare Education, Respite Care, Senior Citizens

Central Iowa RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)

Central Iowa RSVP (Retired & Senior Volulnteer Program) North provides adult volunteers aged 55+ from Hamilton and Webster Counties quality opportunities to share their skills, interests, and life experiences in response to a wide variety of community needs. RSVP provides an effective volunteer management infrastructure for screening, recruiting and placing volunteers in assignments that will enhance the services of public, nonprofit and health care agencies while also enriching the lives of the volunteers.

Categories :   Senior Citizens, Volunteering

Phone Number :   515-832-2525

Address :   308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.rsvpvolunteer.org

Contact Person :   Becky Koppen

Contact Email :   rsvphamco@cirsvp.org

Services :   Senior Citizens, Volunteer Opportunities

Citizen’s Central (Senior Citizen Center)

Citizen's Central offers active adults over the age of 55 a wide range of activities and entertainment, including social activities, games, parties, billiards, adult education classes, exercise equipment, health, and wellness activities (including yoga), and computer lab with Internet capabilities.

Lunch is provided five days a week through a Congregate Meal Program for a suggested donation for those 55+. Diners under age 55 are welcome--call for the cost of lunch if you are under 55 years of age. A Salad Bar is available to diners with a lunch reservation. Advance reservations are necessary.

Weekly activity/meal schedule can be found in the Lifestyle section of Sunday's Messenger newspaper. 

Categories :   Food & Nutrition, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.573.3429

Address :   617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/division.php?fDD=12-91

Contact Person :   Kim Evans

Contact Email :   kevans@fortdodgeiowa.org

Services :   Health Education, Nutrition Education, Senior Citizens

Deercreek Apartments

Deercreek Apartments offer affordable living for persons age 62 and over and/or having a disability. Features include an entrance security system, community room, congregate meals on site, chapel and hair salon. Rent is based upon a percentage of the household's monthly adjusted income.

Categories :   Housing & Shelter, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.573.7751

Address :   700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.fd-housing.org

Contact Person :   Debbie Pickett

Contact Email :   debbie@fd-housing.org

Services :   Assistance in Paying for Private Housing, Housing, Senior Citizens

Elderbridge Agency on Aging

Elderbridge Agency on Aging provides support for the elderly, their families and caregivers. Our mission is to enable older Iowans to live with dignity, well being and independence. Our services include Elder Rights Specialists, a Senior Nutrition Program, Family Caregiver Support, Case Management, Senior Medicare Patrol along with Information and assistance and options counselors.

 

 

Categories :   Family Services, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   (515) 955-5244

Address :   308 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.elderbridge.org

Services :   Food and Nutrition Education, Senior Citizens