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Chums Program

April 1, 2020/in Greene, Montgomery, Programs & Services, Senior Services /by Andrea Skrlac

Chums Program

for older adults with diagnosed mental illness

The Chums program helps seniors (age 50 and older) with diagnosed mental illnesses to learn skills to help maintain independence and take back control of their lives.

Life Essentials staff facilitate the program by combining the practices of education, networking and behavioral activation services. The program enhances the quality of life for program members by equipping them with tools that promote self-management of their mental illness.

Participants learn common themes that contribute to their recovery including diet, exercise, goal setting, stress management and much more. They also get the opportunity to bond with people who are in similar situations.


  • Chums Referral Form

Eligibility


Those age 50 and older with diagnosed mental illness may be eligible to participate.

This program serves residents of Montgomery and Greene Counties.

Contact


For more information, call (937) 586-0545.

Location


Program staff are based at:

922 W. Riverview Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45402

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Guardianship Services

April 1, 2020/in Greene, Guardianship Services, Montgomery, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Top Level Program Category /by Andrea Skrlac

Life Essentials

Guardianship Services

The Life Essentials guardianship program provides support for seniors who have been deemed mentally incompetent and who do not have family willing or capable of making sound decisions for them.

Life Essentials cannot accept referrals from individuals such as family members or neighbors; the program only takes referrals from providers. Persons seeking to get an individual into guardianship are referred on to the Probate Court or to the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) or to the Dayton Bar Association for information and assistance. Life Essentials cannot provide legal advice, nor can we escort applicants to court.

For a guardianship referral to be warranted, the individual must be incapacitated and unable to manage his or her own financial resources and/or unable to make informed medical decisions. A referral form must be completed and there must be a Statement of Expert Evaluation signed by the proposed ward’s doctor or psychiatrist.

Life Essentials staff and trained volunteers take on the critical role as guardian, working with their clients to ensure that each individual has the best possible life and lives in the least restrictive environment. Guardians become the advocate and voice for those who are unable to speak for themselves.

In addition to fulfilling the role of guardian, the Life Essentials guardianship program provides support to family members and/or friends who are willing and capable of becoming the guardian for a loved one.


Guardianship Forms


  • Guardianship Referral Form
  • Greene County Statement of Expert Evaluation
  • Montgomery County Statement of Expert Evaluation

Eligibility


Potential clients must have resided in Montgomery or Greene County for at least six months, and must be deemed mentally incompetent by the Probate Court Judge or Magistrate. Life Essentials cannot accept referrals from individuals such as family members or neighbors; the program only takes referrals from providers.

Unfortunately, this program cannot serve those who have assets (home, car, bank account) and need a Guardian of Estate.

Contact


For more information, call (937) 586-0545.

Location


922 W. Riverview Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45402

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Resources for Older Adults

June 22, 2018/in Senior Services /by Andrea Skrlac

Resources for Older Adults

  • Ohio Department of Aging

    As the federally designated State Unit on Aging, the Department of Aging serves as the sole state agency to coordinate Older Americans Act programs and services, as well as other services to meet the needs of Ohio’s elders.

  • Area Agency on Aging, PSA2

    Serving Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties.

  • STEADY U Ohio

    This statewide collaborative falls prevention initiative is supported by Ohio government and state business partners to ensure that every county, every community and every Ohioan knows how they can prevent falls, one step at a time. This website is the source in Ohio for falls prevention information, tools and other resources.

  • United Way of Auglaize County
  • Darke County United Way
  • Shelby County United Way

Contact for Ombudsmen: 

  • 1-800-395-8267
  • 937-223-4613

Medicaid Hotline: 

  • 1-800-324-8680
  • 614-466-6742

Other Resources:

  • Ohio Long Term Care Consumer Guide
  • Home- and Community-Based Services
  • Assisted Living (Residential Care) Facilities
  • Nursing Homes and Short-Term Rehabilitation
  • Search for Long Term Care Facilities
  • Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman
  • Medicare website
  • Ohio Dept. of Medicaid Provider Directory Search

News



ODA Launches Free Check-in Service for Older Citizens

May 15, 2020/0 Comments/in Featured News, News, Senior News /by Andrea Skrlac

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond.

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Life Essentials Merges with Catholic Social Services

April 1, 2020/0 Comments/in Featured News, News, Senior News /by Andrea Skrlac

“We already serve more than a thousand low-income seniors every year to help them age in place, so adding guardianship and advocacy is well within our mission and service model,” said CSSMV CEO Laura Roesch.

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Resources by County


Champaign County

Job & Family Services:  1-800-837-4290  or 937-484-1500

Social Security Office:

  • Springfield: 1-877-405-1451
  • Piqua:  1-866-931-2520

Darke County

Job & Family Services:  1800-501-5635  or  937-548-4132

Social Security Office:

  • Piqua:  1-866-931-2520
  • Richmond Ind.:  1-866-446-6190

Logan County

Job & Family Services:    937-599-5165

Social Security Office:

  • Lima:  1-800-223-0288
  • Marian:  1-888-475-0296

Miami County

Job & Family Services:  937-440-3471

Social Security Office:

  • Piqua:  1-866-931-2520

Preble County

Job & Family Services:  937-456-6205

Social Security Office:

  • Richmond Ind.:  1-866-446-6190
  • Cincinnati:  1-800-772-1213

Shelby County

Job & Family Services:  937-498-4981

Social Security Office:

  • Piqua:  1-866-931-2520

COVID-19 Resources for Older Ohioans

According to the Ohio Department of Health, older Ohioans are among those most at risk for complications from COVID-19. The links below are intended to help families and providers prepare for and respond to COVID-19.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Older Adults
  • General Resources About COVID-19

For specific health guidance, consult your local public health officials, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov, or call 1-833-427-5634.

Free, Daily Check-in By Phone

The Ohio Department of Aging has a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond. The “Staying Connected” service is open to Ohio residents age 60 or older who have a valid phone number. Those living alone in the community are encouraged to consider enrolling. Learn more or sign up at  www.aging.ohio.gov/stayingconnected.

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Assisted Living

May 10, 2018/in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Shelby /by Andrea Skrlac
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Information for Providers

May 10, 2018/in Senior Services /by Andrea Skrlac
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Prescription Drug Cost Savings

May 10, 2018/in Auglaize, Available To Residents, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Shelby /by Andrea Skrlac
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Long Term Support Services

April 25, 2018/in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Shelby /by atomic
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Senior Visiting & Caregiver Relief

April 25, 2018/in Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Shelby /by atomic
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FoodSource

January 16, 2018/in Available To Residents, Darke, Miami, Poverty Alleviation Services, Programs & Services, Senior Services, Shelby /by atomic
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  • Generations CampaignApril 27, 2022 - 7:15 pm

    At Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s Annual Meeting on April 27, CEO Laura Roesch announced the public phase of a five-year comprehensive campaign inspired by the desire to broaden and enhance the agency’s impact as it enters its second century of service. The Generations Campaign will run through 2025, with a total fundraising goal of $10,000,000.

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