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- Adult Day Program
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The Adult Day
Program (ADP) provides non-medical care to persons 18
years of age and older who need personal care services, supervision
and assistance with daily living activities on less than a 24 hour
basis. Meals, entertainment and activities are provided.
ADP is open Monday through Friday, except holidays. Hours are
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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- Adult Day Health
Care
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) is a community-based program that provides
care, transportation, social and recreational activities, physical,
occupational and speech therapies, a noon hot meal, therapeutic
groups and family support. Some support is available for
Alzheimer’s participants to help meet the needs of unpaid caregivers
and provide a meaningful experience for persons with dementia. The
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets each month for caregivers. Any adult
eighteen years of age or older whose health problems are such that
support services are needed to maintain independence is eligible to
enroll. ADHC is open Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Hours are 3:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Foster Grandparents & Senior
Companions
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These programs offer seniors on a limited income an opportunity to
assist children or other senior citizens. Participants are
screened, trained, placed at a volunteer station and, while serving,
receive a small stipend for each hour of service and mileage
reimbursement which is not taxed or considered income in order
to qualify for any other senior programs. Foster Grandparents spend
up to 20 hours a week working with at risk children in various school
settings, while Senior Companions assist frail elderly in their homes.
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- Multipurpose Senior Services Program
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program
(MSSP) is a Medi-Cal program,
funded through the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. and
the Department of Health Services in the State of California. MSSP's goal is
to help the frail elderly live an independent life of dignity at home by
delaying or preventing institutional placement. the MSSP serves Shasta,
Lassen, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties.
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a
difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers
contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving
through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and
other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community
needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers.
RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with
opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental
insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or
organization where volunteers are placed.
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Senior Services and Resources
Golden
Umbrella Advocates serve senior citizens and disabled adults of Shasta
County by providing information, assistance and referral, Representative
Payee services and assistance with problem resolution. Tele-care service
to provide telephone reassurance with a friendly call and Registry lists
are available for a small charge which include names of potential caregivers or handymen
workers. The Advocates work closely with other agencies and
organizations to assure the safety of participants and that all needed
services are provided. Information
about senior and disabled services is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. by calling 223-6034 in the greater Redding area, and
1-800-400-6446 in all other areas.
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Golden Umbrella is a non-profit community organization, and a proud United Way
partner.