Senior Services

SCRPT offers nutrition and supportive aging services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

The nutrition and social services we provide are aimed at enhancing overall quality of life while assisting seniors to remain independent and reduce institutionalization. Citizens age 60 and older are eligible for services, with priority given to low-income and minority residents of Hunt County.

Senior Services include:

Congregate meals served at Senior Centers

Home delivered meals

Homemaker services

Telephone reassurance

Caregiver education & training

Transportation

Our Mission: To impact effectively the communities within our service area by the provision of efficient services to accommodate developmental and economic growth with a respect for the environment, good health, and independence.

Congregate Meals

Everyone in the community is invited!
60 years of age and older – donation requested
59 years of age and under – pay actual meal cost
Reservations encouraged to help prevent
waste (903-454-1444)
Served at 5 Senior Centers across Hunt County
Meals provide 1/3 of RDA nutrition requirement
Meals are served a minimum of 250 days a year
Senior Center locations

Home Delivered Meals

Eligibility:

60 years of age or older
Homebound
Minimal or no family support
Meet guidelines set by Area Agency on Aging

Meals are delivered to eligible homebound seniors
Meals provide 1/3 of RDA nutrition requirement
Meals are delivered a minimum of 250 days a year

Homemaker Services

Homebound seniors meeting Area Agency on Aging guidelines
Daily in-home maintenance

Telephone Reassurance

Daily or weekly telephone contact
In-person contact available
Verify health & mental status of client

Caregiver Education & Training

Programs to enhance knowledge & train caregivers of seniors
Information about:
- Local resources
- Disease processes
- Interventions
- Daily care of clients

Transportation

Supplied by The Connection
Provides curb to curb transport to:
- Nutrition site
- Medical appointments
- Essential shopping
  - Groceries
  - Prescriptions
- Senior Centers

Funding for these senior services is provided through the North Central Texas Council of Governments, local governments, and donations.

Senior Center Resources and Public Transit
4912 Lee Street
Greenville, Tx 75401
Hunt County: 903.454.1444
FAX: 903.454.4150
Tele Relay: 1.800.735.2989

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