Special Initiatives
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Events & Outreach
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Nutrition
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Wellness
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Volunteers
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Transportation
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Finance
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In-Kind Donors
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Corporate Sponsors
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Individual Donors
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Providers
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Grants, Board & Advisory
Early during the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults were identified as a highly vulnerable group to the virus. In response to the people we serve suddenly becoming the most vulnerable group to a highly contagious virus, we shifted our focus and awareness within our programs and services while working to maintain a connection with those we served and our partners.
Although we shifted to home deliveries and distributions, virtual wellness, drivethru events, and more online resources, we continuously looked forward to being able to gather again. In April 2022, we excitedly welcomed our communities back into our congregate sites for in-person meals.
For those who couldn’t get out much or who continued to be at higher risk, we provided information in regard to home-delivered meals and activities that can be done from the comfort and safety of home.
During the pandemic, we’ve seen how people stepped up to help their neighbors in need, such as community partners helping with funds or food; our wonderful volunteers assisting in delivering food to those who cannot get it picked up; or people who just want to help donate to food pantries and programs. It is these positives and staying connected to our communities that we focused on during those ever-changing times.
We hope this Annual Report shows the dedication and passion we have for serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers as well as our vision of seeing those in the region we serve living lives of quality, choice, and independence.
Jenny Hamilton President & CEO Ami Huffman Chair, Board of Directors
537 volunteers provided 29,420 hours
8,578 calls answered by Information & Assistance
267,471 meals provided
230,000 in-home service hours
12 counties served in East Central Indiana
Mission: Provide the right information, resources, and support for improving quality of life and maintaining independence for older adults and those with disabilities.
Vision: In the region we serve, individuals are living lives of quality, choice, and independence.
Values: Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, and Excellence
38,910 transportation trips
In June 2022, LifeStream received another five-year national accreditation from the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS). AIRS is a professional association of more than 5,000 individuals and organizations that strives to build a high-quality community of information and referral (I&R) systems. The association develops clear and consistent standards and acts as a seal of approval for organizations providing I&R services.
Accreditation is a multi-phase process that assesses more than 200 distinct operational components and culminates in a detailed onsite review. It includes a comprehensive review of the agency’s resource database and monitoring of the agency’s I&R service delivery. The importance of AIRS Accreditation is endorsed by both national and state entities as a benchmark for all I&R providers.
8,578 calls answered by Information & Assistance
In the fall of 2021, LifeStream held an agency-wide training on compassion fatigue. Research has shown that frequent exposure to the hardships of others can lead one to become detached, apathetic and numb to the feelings of others. This is known as compassion fatigue, which is a condition characterized by a gradual lessening of compassion over time.
Employees learned how to understand the importance of empathy and recognize the warning signs of compassion fatigue to help them improve self-care and build and maintain resiliency. Working to learn tools to recover from compassion fatigue can assist in lessening the emotional heaviness of serving and supporting others.
The Dementia Friends Indiana initiative–an outreach of Dementia Friendly America–seeks to educate communities across the state about dementia, break down the stigma surrounding dementia, and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and those who care for them. Between July 2021 and June 2022, LifeStream staff and community volunteers made 327 new dementia friends.
Through a grant from Heart of Indiana United Way, LifeStream was able to provide 16 Joy for All Companion pets to individuals in Henry and Madison counties. The goal of these companion pets is to reduce loneliness and isolation in participants.
IN2L tablets are additional resources to promote engagement and reduce loneliness in participants. These Android tablets include a variety of games, music, and entertainment, as well as video chat and text messaging features. LifeStream has distributed 28 of these tablets to individuals in our service area. Some participants have reported reduced depression, increased engagement, and increased confidence in learning new technology.
During the spring of 2022, LifeStream partnered with Agape Unbridled Hope Therapeutic Horseback Riding Services to administer a virtual reminiscing group using these tablets. This special program consisted of participants joining a Zoom call each week and engaging with other older adults, learning about miniature horses, and reminiscing about the past. “I learned a lot and they answered all of the questions I had (about the horses). They talked on my level so it was easy to follow and understand.” – Sandra, participant
November is National Caregiver Month. The hope for National Caregiver Month is that non-professional caregivers and care partners would feel appreciated and seen. Throughout the month of November each year, LifeStream recognizes caregivers through a variety of means. In 2021, LifeStream operated in a drive thru model and gave out caregiver resources and pumpkin bread to those who participated.
Our 12th Annual Golf Outing took place at the Players Club in Yorktown in August 2021. This event is organized to create awareness, and just as importantly, to raise funds for LifeStream Services to support the programs that are available in our communities. We had 90 players; fifteen businesses who sponsored carts, holes, breakfast, and lunch; and ten volunteers who all contributed to the success of the event. Berkshire Hathaway Indiana Realty took home the John R. Craddock Cup!
We had our Healthy Aging Expo at the Kuhlman Center in Richmond. It was another successful day of providing education and community resources. The event had great community support with 3 presenting sponsors, 6 event sponsors and 46 tailgate vendors, with over 200 individuals driving through.
Our Annual Aging Well Conference returned to the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie in June of 2022. More than 45 vendors and over 200 attendees participated throughout the day in workshops, activities, and more. We had 16 presenters who focused on caregiving, dementia, wellness and also professional information along with great Keynote Speakers duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine, who reside in Indianapolis and star on the HGTV show Good Bones.
12 counties served in ECI
Each Fall, LifeStream supports the Walk to End Alzheimer’s by raising funds and pulling together as a team to enjoy socializing and taking a few steps for the cause in both the Richmond and Muncie walks.
Race to Pace Car Show in Richmond is a partnering fundraiser to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. The day consisted of 77 car participants, food vendors, live music, door prizes and a guest appearance by the local Fire Department. The event raised over $800 in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
267,471 meals
3,133 individuals
Senior Safety Net distributions to 6,039 households
Gleaners deliveries to 2,639 households
LifeStream offers 23 congregate meal sites across 12 counties in East Central Indiana
In March 2022, LifeStream Services joined the Administration of Community Living (ACL) in celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the addition of senior nutrition programs to the Older Americans Act. This important action allowed for the creation of congregate meal sites and home-delivered meal programs throughout the United States. We enjoyed celebrating with balloons, flowers, cupcakes, specialty treats, and more!
LifeStream Services reopened its public senior café sites in April 2022. Older adults were invited back to enjoy lunch and socialize with others in their community at the café site nearest them. A special “welcome back” gift was distributed at the cafés. Due to the pandemic, LifeStream Senior Cafés had been operating in a drive-thru format since March 2020.
LifeStream was pleased to welcome participants back to in-person wellness classes this year. Since September 2021, we have been able to offer nine different evidence-based programs throughout our service area. These programs make an impact; participants increase their strength, flexibility, and stamina, reduce their fear and risk of falls, and improve their overall health.
Find LifeStream wellness tips on our Facebook page @LifeStreamServices. “Live Well with Gina” is a weekly wellness video series, with new videos posted every Wednesday at Noon on the LifeStream
The JOY Games – Just Older Youth – is an annual event aimed at keeping older adults active while promoting socialization. This year’s JOY Games welcomed ninety-seven participants and eight sponsor organizations to the three-day event in Richmond. Day one included activities such as chair volleyball, ping pong, billiards, Euchre, and Bingo at the Richmond Senior Center. Day two featured a Pickleball tournament at Clear Creek Park, and day three wrapped up the Games with the “Brats and Brews” Golf Scramble at Highland Lake Golf Course.
Wellness at LifeStream extends to our employees, too! Our staff has been making positive strides, improving their own health while helping others live independently. Nearly half of our employees participated in wellness challenges to maintain their weight and achieve fitness goals. Staying active and making healthy food choices is not just a goal we’re striving to meet for our clients, but for our employees as well.
Volunteers allow us to provide essential services to seniors, such as delivering meals and commodities, serving at our senior café sites, providing companionship, and other important tasks. Volunteers enhance many of our programs by providing additional support, energy, and enthusiasm and also provide a valuable service to the community by giving their time and skills to support our mission. Our annual events rely on assistance from volunteers. Volunteers help with setup, registration, greeting guests, providing information, handing out materials, and cleanup.
Ball State University Student Volunteer Services has had a successful year. They have created virtual tours for clients to enjoy. In November, 41 seniors were visited by 48 students for leaf removal. This was a great success for both the seniors and the students.
Milestone Contractors is also a LifeStream partner who continues to impact seniors through their leaf raking initiative as well as providing support for our Gleaners project.
537 volunteers provided 29,420 hours of service equal in value to $789,490
and Romaine DeLucio along with Mildred Shepherd of Grant County were recognized as runners-up for the LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award. The LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award is announced in the Spring and acknowledges outstanding volunteerism among senior citizens in LifeStream’s 12 county service area.
The Gleaners program has been extended into 4 new counties engaging new partners such as Rushville Food Pantry, the Jaycees in Fayette County, and the Franklin County Senior Center. In this program, we have engaged new volunteers to assist with bagging and delivery, and now deliver additional food to 175 homebound individuals twice a month.
38,910 total transportation trips
Transportation Gets a New Look fleet of buses vinyl wraps that featured our new branding. These updated graphics offered a fresh look that better reflects the new LifeStream brand and visual identity announced in March 2021.
LifeStream Transportation is supported in part by INDOT, Jay County Commissioners, and Randolph County Commissioners.
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Althea Hart
Amber Bennett
Amber Eckert-Jones
Amy Reed
Andrea Uhl
Andrew Blaker
Ashlee Orr
Cassie Smith
Christie Miller
Corders Car Care
Corner Café at the Leland
Danielle Mitchell
Debbie Somerville
Debbie Thorpe
Deborah Walcott
Debra Burkhardt
Dee Murphy
Dolores (DeDe) Davis
Gina Harvey
Hannah Morrow
Harrington Hoch
Jamie Faust
Janie Velasquez
Jenny Carr
Jenny Hamilton
Joyce Clevenger
Julie Simpson
Kaitlin Quinlan
Krista Auxier
Lenore Crone
Linda Morris
Lindsey Krofta
Mandy Williams
Mary Kay Thornburg
Maylanna Young
Megan Fisher
Megan Velasquez
Michele Byrd
Nicole Day
Nikki Thompson
Peggy Barcus
Ray Johnson
Richmond Symphony Orchestra
Sarah Burroughs
Sarah Dunaway
Sarah Fisher
Sarah Huffman
Sarah Pierson
Stacey Hanson
Stacy Grindle
Sylvia West
Tammy Winget
Tessa Noland
The Compass Church
Tia Drumm
Tina Shepherd
Tonia Golday
Tony Suttle
Tricia Luebbe
Zach Willard
$2,500 and up
Healing Hands
Reid Health PACE Center
TC Staffing
Your Healing Touch Personal Services Agency
$1,000-$2,499
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Bethel Pointe Health & Rehab
Caregiver Homes for Seniorlink
Community Hospital - Anderson
First Bank Richmond
George’s Pharmacy & Medical Equipment
Henry Co. Community Foundation
Interim Healthcare
Marion Health
Northwest Bank
Prime Trust Financial FCU
Reid Health
Reid Health Alliance
Westminster Village
Whitewater Eye Center
$500-$999
Albany Health & Rehab
Ball State Sports Properties
Brickyard Healthcare formerly Golden Living Center
Countryside Manor / Rawlins House
Guardian Medical Monitoring
Henry Community Health
Indiana Signal Health Group
Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
New York Life Insurance Co - A20 AARP
Rosa’s Office 360
Stateline Medical Equipment
The Leland Legacy
Well Care Community Health INC.
$250-$499
Arbor Trace
Community Long Term Care
Envive Healthcare
Essential Senior Connections
Grede Foundry
Hand-in-Hand Adult Day Care - Adult Day Care of Richmond
Humana
Marion Walmart #1294
Meeks Mortuary
MRS Heating & Cooling
Mt. Zion Wesleyan Missions Board
Natco Credit Union
Normandy’s
Parker City Healthcare and Rehabitation
Premier Hospice
Smith Harvey Law Offices
Stonebrooke Rehabiltation Center
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam
The Columbus Foundation
University Dermatology Center - Muncie
Up to $249
Alpha Center
Aseracare Hospice
Assurance Health System
AutoFarm Mobility
Berkshire-Hathaway Indiana Realty
Better Homes & Gardens
Brickyard Health Care - Golden Living Center - Richmond
Caskey Financial Group
Community Foundation of Muncie - Delaware County
Dot Foods
Edgewater Woods
Edward Jones
Elliptical Insurance - United Healthcare
ES2 Insurance
Ever Heart Hospice formerly State of the Heart Care
Farm Girl Fitness
Flatrock River Lodge
Friends Fellowship Community
Graceworks Housing Services
Guardian Angel Hospice
Heart of Indiana United Way
Help and Information Insurance Service
Holland Colours
Independent FCU
Independent Living Center of East Central Indiana
Indiana Senior Medicare Patrol
Indiana Vein Instiitute
Kindred At Home
Kroger
Meridian Health Services
Midas
Muncie Estates Senior Living
Neighborhood Health Center
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Phillips Drugs
Pineknoll Health & Rehab
Qsource
Reid Home Health
Remedy Home Healthcare
Second Harvest Food Bank
Shafer Leadership Academy
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
The Lemon Drop Restaurant
The Waters of New Castle
University Dermatology Center - Richmond
ViaQuest Home Health & Hospice
Wayne Bank and Trust
Wayne County Heath Dept.
Whitewater Commons Senior Living
Whitewater Valley Rehabilitation
Whitewater Valley REMC
YMCA of Muncie
$1,000 and up
Jenny Hamilton
$500-$999
Amber Eckert-Jones
Angie Jenkins
Anita Jack
Betsy Herschel
Denise Groover
Gary S. Johnson
Jon & Janis Hendrix
Kara Westfall
Mandy Williams
Megan Velasquez
Paul Riffey
Stacey Hanson
Tammy Winget
Tricia Luebbe
$250-$499
Cindy Cox
Dana Pierce
James Phelps
John & Patricia Finley
Kristin Sparrow
Linda McKean
Nancy Smith
Nikki Thompson
Peggy Barcus
Suzanne Rice
Tracie Anderson
Timothy Norris
Victoria Maddox
$100-$249
Althea Hart
Amber Bennett
Amy Reed
Andrew Blaker
Beth Evans
Bonnie Cooper
Bonnie Hill
Bonnie Mayfield
Buffy Lutz
Chester Little
Christie Miller
Cindy Baldwin
Cindy Winningham
Cynthia Dobelbower
Deborah Somerville
Deborah Walcott
Denise Groover
Dinah Gibson
Donald Frazier
Donna Penticuff
Ellie Coffman
Guy Nichols
Hank Milius
Howard Mundt
Jaetta Roberts
Jamie Faust
Jaylene Bear-Daugherty
Jeanni Hakes
Jennifer Marendt
Jenny Carr
Joan Drayer
Joe & Kathy Grahn
Joseph Stafford
Judy Reed
Julie Calvert
Kaitlin Quinlan
Kathryn Gortner
Kelly Fischer
Kevin DeCamp
Laura Bray
Leah Jones
Lenore Crone
Linda Morris
Marilyn Naylor
Mark DiFabio
Michele Byrd
Nina Layton
Paul Rosfeld
Rebecca Henry Revocable Trust
Reid Compton
Rita Dickerson
Shane Nichols
Sherry Brown
Sherry Shepard
Stacy Grindle
Stephaney Blaker
Traci Goltz
Alicia Morgan
Ally Shoup
Ami Huffman
Andrea Uhl
Anne Mowell
Barbara Miller
Barbara Rooze
Barbara Smith
Barbara Ward
Ben Weisheit
Betty Hayes
Betty Logan
Beulah Joan Lawrence
Beverly Doughty
Beverly Parker
Bill Jessup
Billy Sipe
Bob Worth Jr.
Bonnie Lynn
Carol Ann Rench
Carol Miller
Carolyn Grieves
Charlotte Wise
Christine Craddock
Christine Sprunger
Cindi Benfield
Colleen Hosier
Cornelius Dollison
Cynda Turner
Debbie MGregor
Dolores (DeDe) Davis
Don Miller
Donald Leach
Dorel Hunt
Dorene Kenworthy
Dorothy Karen Swank
Ed Armantrout
Elaine Crane
Emma Crouse
Erin Riggle
Eugene Fannin
Everett Isaacs
Gene Thompson
Genet Soule
Geneva Greenlee
Geri Campbell
Harold Robinson
Herschel Lawton
Idella Robertson
Jaime Weimer
James Clark Sr.
James Nellis
James Pyle
Jan Bunner
Janet McKibben
Janice Thompson
Jeanette Crouch
Joyce Buck
Judith Poling
Judith Williams
Judy Rust
Julie Meares
Karen Cox
Karen Mace
Katherine Garvey
Kay Miller
Kiersten Richardson
LaDonna Slover
Lisa Fernandez
Lisa Suttle
Liz Cole
Lois Hamilton
Lois Herzog
Lora McCord
Lori Hugg
Louise Eddington
Lynn Haynes
Madonna Bright
Madonna Gann
Marcia Groves
Marilou Warden
Marion Schuler
Marjorie Sinclair
Mark Foerster
Marlene McLaughlin
Martha Jean Gaddis
Mary Atkinson
Mary Beldsoe
Mary Cottingim
Melissa Roseborough
Mildred Carey
Myra Kaye Lindsey
Nancy Moody
Pam Pflum
Patricia Riebsomer
Penny Jachim
Philippa Culley
Phillip Levi
Price A. Jackson Jr.
Randall Snider
Randy Toombs
Richard & Dixie Watt
Richard Collins
Richard Ivy
Rick Webb
Rita Dolan
Russell Westfall
Sandra Jones
Sarah Moore
Sarah Murray
Sharon Weisheit
Shirley Miller
Shirley Small
Sondra K Parker
Sonja Boruff
Sue Alcorn
Susan M Cox
Susie Cloyd
Sylvia West
Teresa Story
Tina Chapman
Tony Suttle
V Lee Leever
Vernetta Fluegeman
Vicki Maynard
William Bales
William Burnworth
William Hoodlebrink
William Reed
Wilma Robinson
Wilma Mitchell
Wilma Swingley
Able Hands Homecare (Personal Care Concepts)
Above & Beyond Home Care Inc.
Adaptive Companion Care Services Inc.
Adaptive Nursing and Healthcare Servcies, Inc.
ADT LLC
Adult Day Care of Richmond
Advantage Home Health Care Inc.
Alpha Center
At Home Specialized Senior Care
AutoFarm Group, LLC
Best Buy Health dba Critical Signal Technologies
Best Home Care Services
Bethany Cares
Care Force One, Inc.
Caring First Home Health LLC
Caring Services Inc.
CJ’s Homecare Inc.
Connect America
Developmental Services Inc.
Devoted Personal Service, LLC
Enchanted Hearts Home Care LLC
Encore ADHC
Faith Filled Hands
Faithful Friends Home Health Care
Future Choices
Gentis Family Care
George’s Family Pharmacy Inc.
Guardian Care
Guardian Medical Monitoring LLC
Hartwiger Enterprises dba Home Helpers
Haven Homecare
Healing Hands Personal Healthcom
Hearts With Integrity
Heaven Sent Home Health Care/PSA
Help At Home - Anderson
Help At Home - Muncie
Help At Home - Richmond
Help At Home - Winchester
Helping Angels, Inc. dba Right at Home, Inc.
Henry County Memorial dba Safe Solutions
Henry County Personal Care
Home at Home
Home Health Angels
Hometown Home Healthcare
Hometown Home Helpers
Hoosier Homecare Services LLC
Indiana Care Inc. dba Home Instead Senior
Indiana Legal Services
Indiana Signal Health Group Non-Skilled
Indiana Signal Health Group Skilled
Indianapolis Home Care
Individual Support Home Health Agency
Individual Support Services Inc.
Indy Medical Supply Services LLC
Interim HealthCare
KMG Homecare Unlimited
Kova Construction
L and J Webb Inc. dba Comfort Keepers #259
Lifeline Systems Company (Philips)
LifeStyles Home Care
MedScope
Phoenix Cares, LLC
Remedy Home Healthcare LLC
Ron Liggett Construction
Rosemary’s Angels LLC dba Visiting Angels of ECI
Senior Care of Kokomo LLC dba Comfort Keepers #566
Senior Opportunity Services Inc.
Senior Support Services, Inc. dba New Horizons Home Health Care
Stateline Medical Equipment
Stay at Home Care dba Home Helpers #58207
Tammy’s Compassionate
Valued Relationships, Inc.
Vickie Beeson LLC dba Senior Helpers
Westmoreland Medical
Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Arby’s Foundation
Heart of Indiana United Way
Whitewater Valley REMC
Humana
United Healthcare
Indiana Department of Health
LifeStream Board of Directors
Area 6
Advisory Council
Cathy Klein
Chris Bunner
Erica Miller
Jon Hendrix
Kevin Leroy
Linda Morris
Melanie Johnson
Melissa Grimes
Merrill Conway
Guardianship Advisory
Brad Gideon
Cathy Young
Merry Melton
Kent Fletcher
Area 9 Advisory Council
Evelyn Sharp
Fredetta Cash
Jamie Harvey
Jim Nellis
Kim Kline
Linda Carr
Robbie Robinson
Robert Campbell
Ron Powell
Wanda Fisher
Yorktown Properties Board
Jeff Kimmerling
Monte Brown
Pete Olson
Thomas L. Farris
Tony Miller
For additional information about our Board of Directors and Leadership team, visit our website at lifestreaminc.org/leadership
Dr. Pierre Atchade Ivy Tech David Karnes Dennis, Wenger, & Abrell Lisa Suttle Meridian Health Services Ami Huffman Board Chair Open Door Health Services Brad Gideon Vice Chair Ball State University John Longnaker III Attorney at Law Rev. Dr. Anita Jack East Side Church of God Adrian Moulton Monroe Central School Corp Andy Campbell Finvi, LLC
