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 AAA Year Two Plan FY2025
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/ ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzNzEiIGhlaWdodD0iMTcwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzcxIDE3MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=)
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!
Mark your calendars! We will be kicking off our free caregiver Lunch & Learn seminar series.
Mark your calendars! We will be kicking off our free caregiver Lunch & Learn seminar series this fall on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at the Tooele County Senior Expo with an expert from AARP. The next Friday, October 13th, and each Friday the rest of the month,...
Tooele County Senior Expo Oct. 7, 2017
Don't miss the Senior Expo Oct. 7, 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Tooele Technical College at 88 S. Tooele Blvd. Tooele County Senior Expo 2017
Seminars for Caregivers
Join us for free classes presented by experts on different topics pertinent to caregiving.
Meals on Wheels Program
The Meals on Wheels Program helps adults 60 years of age and older (who can no longer drive themselves) remain independent in their homes by providing a nutritious daily meal (Monday - Friday, meals are not delivered on weekends or holidays). The suggested...
Stepping On- Building Confidence and Reducing Falls
Stepping On -Building Confidence and Reducing Falls FALLS PREVENTION- Stepping On is an interactive evidenced-based work shop series. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Simple and fun balance and strength training The role vision plays in keeping your balance How medication can...
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer services are needed in the following areas: Senior Centers: Kitchen, front desk, activity organization Transportation: drivers to assist in the medical transportation program Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals Friendly Caller / Visitor SHIP / Provide...
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.P.)
Medicare Counseling available to explain options about: Medicare Part A, B, C & D Medigap / Supplemental Insurance Organize doctor & hospital bills Education about Senior Fraud and Abuse- See Senior Medicare Patrol for more information Assistance in applying...
Medicaid Aging Waiver Program
Provide services to help older adults remain in their homes or other community based settings 65 years of age and older Must be eligible for both Medicaid or Medicare Assistance with homemaking and personal care and other services For more information call (435)...
Ombudsman
Supporting and protecting the rights of individuals living in long-term care facilities. Advocate for Long-term Care Residents Provide information about resident's rights and resources available to them Investigate any issue which affects the resident's quality of...
Senior Centers
Senior Centers provide an opportunity for older adults to remain active and engaged in the community. Programs and services include: Information about community resources Opportunities for socialization Daily meal Educational presentations Preventative health...