Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Julie Hilbert...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE

Senior Services Transportation
Escort (Car) – For frail people of all ages. Assist passengers in building and will leave county for medical appointments only. Cost is $2 within city limits and $5 outside FDL County. Must have physician sign authorization for specialized transport. Call one month in advance 929-3110

Handi-van (Lift-Equipped) – For mobility challenged people of all ages. Door to door services. $2.50 charge one way within city limits. $9.00 charge one way, outside city limits. Will not leave county. Can call up to 2 weeks in advance 929-3110.

Elderly (regular sized van) – People 60+. Must be able to step up on van. Curb to curb services. Within City limits only. A fee of $2.00 per way for medical, employment, nutrition rides, personal business, education/training and social or recreational rides. Can call up to 2 weeks advance 929-3936.

** Starting January 1, 2010 the Elderly walk-on fee will be $2.50 per way or $5.00 round trip.

Yard Work and Snow Removal
The Department of Senior Services has a list of individuals who do yard work and snow removal for seniors in the community. Prices are based on the size of the yard and the landscape that is involved. Please call Julie at 920-929-3521 for more information.

Energy Assistance
Madison Number to set apts – 800-506-5596
Meet with rep. In FDL - 920-929-3445
104 S. Main St. Suite 711
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Apply times run from October to May 15th (Not guaranteed because of funding)
To Qualify
SS cards of people in home
Utility bill
Income 2009-2010 Season:
$1,953 a month or $23,435 per year for individuals
$2,554 a month or $30,645 per year for couples

Senior Meal Sites
Elderly Nutrition Program – 929-3937
60 or older or married to 60 or older
$3.00 suggested donation
Register on day in advance by 1:00 p.m.
Locations: FDL, Campbellsport, Ripon, Waupun, NFDL
Home Delivered Meals (Mobile meals)
Mobile Meals for homebound seniors – Elderly Nutrition Program – 929-3937
60 or older or married to 60 or older
$3.50 suggested donation