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

Senior Art Gallery

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Active Aging- Tooele County Aging & Senior Centers Monthly Newsletter

Newsletter Issue January 2025 READ NOW Newsletter Issue 160 October 2024 READ NOW

Time Change for Drive Thru Pick-up Meals at Senior Centers

Tooele and Grantsville Senior Centers- updates

MARCH 12, 2020 In best Public Health practice beginning March 13th, 2020, we are canceling all activities and in-house dining at the Tooele and Grantsville Senior Centers, until further notice. We will be providing pick-up meals for Older Adults 60+ years at both Senior Centers (must be registered, registration on site): Monday – 11:30 […]

Educational Opportunities for All

DEMENTIA DIALOGUES Dementia Dialogues® provides the most current and practical information about how to care for people with dementia. This program is a nationally registered and evidence-informed, intervention program. Dementia Dialogues® is a 5-module training course designed to educate community members and caregivers (formal or informal) for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s […]

National Family Caregivers Month

Hope for the Holidays- Nov. 13, 2019

Medicare Open Enrollment Dates for 2025

Check back for open enrollment dates or call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov.

Senior Expo Saturday Sept. 28, 2019

Youthful Living-