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.
This brochure lists resources for older adults: 2024-Aging-Services-Trifold-Brochures-English-and-Spanish
This list provides information on services offered by Aging Services: 2024 AGING SERVICES Direct Services Offered
Read the Area Agency on Aging Four-year Plan here: Tooele County AAA Four Year Plan Year One FY2024
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 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.
Daily Meals – Served at Grantsville and Tooele Senior Centers.
2024 Brochure Vulnerable Adult and Exploitation Resource Guide – 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
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/
Below are upcoming, current, and past activities, classes, events etc. Check back often for new opportunities to join us!
Senior Expo Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018
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Seniors Being Hungry is a Nationwide Epidemic
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Seminars for Caregivers
RX Cost Savings Presentation Feb. 28th, 2018
Living Well With Chronic Conditions
Living Well with Chronic Conditions Living Well with Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in groups of 10-15 individuals at community settings such as senior centers, churches,...
Legal Services
Legal Aide for Tooele County Senior Citizens Tooele County Aging Services contracts with Utah Legal Services Senior Law Center for legal assistance for adults 60 years of age or older. Assistance includes: Health Housing Family and Consumer Issues Contact: Utah Legal...
Council on Aging
What is the mission of the Board? The Council on Aging acts as Tooele County Area Agency on Aging and as an advisory committee to the Division of Aging and Adult Services and the Tooele County Commission. The Council represents the planning, participation and...
Daily Meals
Daily meals are served at the Tooele and Grantsville Senior Centers. Our meals meet the dietary requirements for elderly persons. Monday – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Tuesday – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Wednesday – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday – ...
TOOELE COUNTY AGING SERVICES RECEIVES $1,500 FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA TO SUPPORT CLIENTS AND THEIR PETS
Much-Needed Funding Helps Keep Tooele County Seniors and Their Pets Together Tooele, Utah, October 24, 2017 – Tooele County is proud to announce that it has received a $1,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet support program. Funding will...