Seniors In Distress Inc

Programs

1. Seniors In Distress developed and launched its Quality of Life Program for seniors aged 60+. The program helps identify signs of neglect abuse fraud isolation declining care and other concerns that may affect a seniors safety health independence or overall well-being. The program serves seniors living at home in care facilities medical settings shelters online environments or while experiencing homelessness. Services are also provided to family members caregivers and concerned individuals seeking guidance advocacy and support. Program activities include conducting Quality of Life Checks gathering and documenting information related to concerns identifying possible signs of mistreatment assisting seniors and families with understanding available options helping connect individuals to community resources and support services and providing advocacy throughout the process. When concerns involving possible mistreatment are identified the organization may assist with safety planning advocacy efforts communication with care providers or involved parties attempts to help resolve concerns and reporting matters to the appropriate authorities or agencies when necessary. The organization also…

   $25,000 spentof which $25,000 as grants
   71% of program spending

2. Seniors In Distress also began development of its Chef Meals at Home Program designed to help address senior isolation food insecurity nutrition concerns and reduced quality of life among older adults living at home. Grant funding for the program was received later in the year around September allowing the organization to begin program planning outreach efforts partnership coordination and preparation for implementation. As part of these efforts the organization made contact with a local 55+ community to help establish a partnership and explore the development of a pilot program for seniors residing within the community. Initial activities included community outreach partnership discussions identifying seniors who may benefit from the program and preparing for broader implementation scheduled for 2025. The program was developed to provide chef-prepared meals to 40 seniors living at home by purchasing groceries and covering the chefs preparation time to prepare two meals per day for 30 days. The planned pilot program would provide approximately 2,400 meals while also increasing social interaction wellness monitoring and supportive engagement for participating seniors.

   $10,000 spentof which $10,000 as grants
   29% of program spending

The 2 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $35,000.