Spotlight on Senior Dining
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Check out the fun our diners had at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center on Nov 14th.
December 2023 Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) 721 Oxford Avenue Suite 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 715-839-4735 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711)
Website and Email www.eauclaireadrc.org adrc@eauclairecounty.gov
Social Media www.facebook.com/ ECC.ADRC www.instagram.com/ adrceauclaire/ ADRC Mission Statement
To advocate for individuals age 60+ and adults living with disabilities, and assist them in securing needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
The Older Americans Act (OAA) was a public law enacted in 1965 and was developed to improve programs to help older people living in the community. One of the first programs established through the OAA was the elder nutrition program. Wisconsin began serving Congregate (Senior Dining) Dining meals in 1972 with most areas being served by 1974 and Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) beginning in 1978. Senior Dining in Eau Claire County can be found five days a week in some locations and two times per month in other locations. To find the exact dining times and reservation requirements see page 7. Senior Dining is a great opportunity for individuals to come and eat together in a public space at a contribution rate, for those who are eligible. Contributions towards the cost of the meal are confidential and nobody will be turned away based on their ability to contribute. Meals for Senior Dining comply with the dietary guidelines for older Americans and provides 1/3 of the recommended dietary allowances for an older adult. Meals on average have no added salt and contain 1 serving of grains, 3 servings fruits/vegetables, 3 oz of protein, 1 tsp fat and 8 oz of milk. If you have any questions about Senior Dining, please call us at 715-839-4886.
Eau Claire ADRC & Meals on Wheels will be closed on December 25 & 26 January 1 & 2