Aging Services
The mission of Tooele County Aging Services is to promote the safety, health, and independence of adults, 60 years of age and older by supporting a coordinated system of services that will include:
- education
- assistance
- referral
- nutrition
- socialization
Tooele County Aging Services Department serves as the organization unit with delegated authority for implementing the Older Americans Act with Tooele County. The Division of Aging Services serves as an effective and visible advocate and the leader relative to all Aging issues for seniors in the County. The Division pro-actively carries out a wide range of functions related to advocacy, planning, coordination, inter agency linkages, information sharing, brokering, monitoring and evaluation designed to lead to the development or enhancement of comprehensive and coordination community based systems serving the County. Call 435-277-2420 for more information.
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: Click on each service below for more information.
- Active Aging Newsletter– Monthly information on activities, meal menu, upcoming events and classes.
- Activities – Activities you can participate in from your home.
- 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.
- Daily Meals – Served at Grantsville and Tooele Senior Centers.
- 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, Caregiver Education, Social Support, Youthful Living Classes.
- 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 10 am-noon
- The Next Chapter– Social support and educational program for widows and widowers.
- Transportation Scheduling – Serving seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities and the general public.
- Volunteer Opportunities – Multiple opportunities available to serve.
Other Resources:
Alzheimer’s Association- https://www.alz.org/
Utah Falls Prevention Alliance http://ucoa.utah.edu/fpa/
Utah Department of Human Services https://daas.utah.gov/
Tooele County Area Agency on Aging Administration – (435) 277-2460
Utah Commission on Aging https://ucoa.utah.edu/
SMP-Senior Medicare Patrol
SMP- Senior Medicare Patrol- Medicare fraud prevention services. SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) - to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and the abuse. For more information and...
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...
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
Free Dealing with Dementia Workshop
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Senior Centers extend hours and offer those 60+ a place to cool off.
This service will end July 29th.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions – starting May 28th
Golden Mile Walk- Join us May 20th
Dementia Conversations
When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This class provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common...
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.