Aging Services

The mission of Tooele County Aging Services is to enhance the health, and well-being of adults promoting safety, health, and independence for adults aged 60 and older. This is achieved through a coordinated system of services that includes:

  • Education
  • Assistance
  • Referral
  • Nutrition
  • Socialization

The Tooele County Aging Services Division serves as the organizational unit responsible for implementing the Older Americans Act within the County. As an effective and visible advocate for seniors, the Division of Aging Services leads efforts on aging-related issues. It proactively engages in advocacy, planning, coordination, interagency linkages, information sharing, organizing, monitoring, and evaluation to develop and enhance comprehensive community-based systems for the County. Call 435-277-2420 for more information.

Resources for older adults

Services offered by Aging Services

Area Agency on Aging Four-year Plan

Aging Services programs in Tooele County are designed to assist seniors in leading independent lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible.

SERVICES

Active Aging Newsletter

Monthly information on activities, meal menu, upcoming events and classes.

Caregiver Educational Opportunities

Lunch and Learn, Dementia Dialogues, Dementia Live, Dealing with Dementia.

Caregiver Support Program

Information, services, assistance, training and support for caregivers of older adults.

Council On Aging

Represents the planning, participation and community advocacy for the elderly.

2024 Brochure Vulnerable Adult and Exploitation Resource Guide

Extra Help

Federal assistance related to prescription drug coverage.

Falls Prevention

Stepping On Class Building Confidence and Reducing Falls.

Group Support

Alzheimer’s Support, Parkinson’s Support, Grief Support, The Next Chapter

Legal Aide for Tooele County Senior Citizens

Utah Legal Services Senior Law Center for adults 60 years or older.

Living Well with Chronic Condition

A free, six-week workshop for anyone living with one or more chronic conditions.

Meals on Wheels Program

Nutritious daily meal delivered to qualified individuals.

Medicaid Aging Waiver Program

Provides services to help older adults remain in their homes.

Medicare Open Enrollment

 Open enrollment dates.

MSP (Medicare Savings Programs)

Assistance for paying for Medicare Part B.

Non-Medical Home Based Services

In home services for frail seniors.

Ombudsman

Supporting and protecting the rights of individuals living in long-term care facilities.

Senior Centers

Provide activities, education, entertainment and a daily meal.

S.H.I.P (Senior Health Insurance Program)

Medicare counseling.

SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol)

Medicare fraud prevention services.

Social Security

First and last Tuesday of each month at Tooele Senior Center 9am-noon.

The Next Chapter

Grief support: a social and educational program for widows and widowers and a county grief resource list.

Transportation Scheduling

Serving seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities and the general public.

Veteran Directed Care

Medicare 101

Learn about eligibility, enrollment, the different parts of Medicare, coverage, and cost.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

This community education opportunity is free and open to everyone.

OTHER RESOURCES

Alzheimer's Association

Utah Falls Prevention Alliance

Utah Department of Human Services

Tooele County Area Agency on Aging Administration

Utah Commission on Aging

MEDICARE

Questions

For questions regarding Medicare please visit their website: https://www.medicare.gov/

Medicare Counselors

Add or call our Medicare Counselors at 435-277-2420

ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, EVENTS

Social Security services available at 59 E. Vine Street in Tooele.

Located at 59 E. Vine Street, inside the Tooele Senior Center on the first and last Tuesday of each month from 9:00 am to noon. Everyone is welcome, no age requirement! First come, first served. No appointment necessary. Call (866) 851-5275 for more information. Please contact Social Security Administration at this website https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/ic001.action for hours and locations.

Veteran Directed Care

A program for nursing home eligible veterans who want to live in their home and community as long as possible and who want to be cared for by someone they know and trust.

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter is a social and educational program that helps widows and widowers adjust to the loss of their loved one. For more details or to ask questions please call 435-277-2420 or email sarah.obray@tooeleco.gov. Please check back for our next event. Click here for additional information and for grief support and mental health resources […]

MSP (Medicare Savings Program)- assistance paying for Medicare Part B

MSP (Medicare Savings Programs) – federally funded programs administered by the state to assist people with limited income and resources to help pay for some or all of their Medicare premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. For more information and assistance, contact (435)277-2420

Extra Help: federal assistance related to prescription drug coverage

Extra help: federal assistance in paying for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments related to Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). For more information and assistance, call (435)277-2420

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Sign up for a free virtual presentation by a volunteer with the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. April 6th 4-4:30pm.

Free Educational Opportunity for Family Caregivers

Register today for the fall 2022 Lunch & Learn for Caregivers by calling Tooele County Aging Services at (435)277-2420.

Support Classes – Raising a Relative’s Child

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Dating Scam webinar – Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places

Looking for Love webinar Jan. 2021

Protecting Individuals who are at a Higher Risk.

Individuals who are at a higher risk should take extra precautions because they are more likely to suffer severe illness from COVID-19. You should take extra precautions if you are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including if you are immunocompromised. You should also take extra precautions if you live or worth […]