Services

Updated 9/18/2019

Case Management:

Information and Assistance for Seniors, their Families and Caregivers

confidential needs assessments
information on Medicare/Medicaid benefits and supplemental insurances
referrals to appropriate in-home support services and resources
housing information

Nutrition:

Daily meal served to meet nutritional guidelines for adults 60 and over

menu available in the Chronicle or on the meals tab on our home page
meals $5.00 per person unless otherwise announced
reservations required by noon the preceding day
congregate meal served at the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.
home-delivered meals provided to those homebound or with other special needs

Transportation:

Transportation is available for City of Verona residents ages 55 and older. Van rides are provided in Verona from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm daily for local stores, clinics and salons.

Scheduled out-of-town shopping trips are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See the Chronicle newsletter for each month’s destinations.

RSVP Volunteer Driver Escorts for Medical/Dental Rides Require Advance Appointments.

Van is wheelchair accessible and has a mechanical lift
Verona ride requests filled on a same-day basis as time and space allow
Verona van rides suggested donations are:
- Round trip to Senior Center is $1.00
- Round trip to other sites is $2.00
- Round trip to out of town shopping is $4.00 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
- Pickup/drop off at your home
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Driver escorts are available for out of town medical appointments only.
- Passengers must be able to ride in traditional passenger car with minimal assistance.
- Rides are provided on a donation basis payable directly to RSVP.
- Reservations must be made a minimum of 2-3 working days in advance.

Adaptive Equipment:

Assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, etc) Loaned at no cost ‘as available’ for the length of need. Items borrowed at borrower’s risk with no instruction on use of devices provided

Support Services:

Schedule varies. Check times and dates with Case Manager.

Caregiver Support Group
Parkinson’s Support Group
AA Support Group
Healthy Lifestyles – Discussion Group
Club 108 – is an activity program for individuals with early memory loss.
Hospice Information
Informational Presentations
AARP Tax Assistance
UW Research Projects
Veterans Group – open to all ages

Staff Nurse:

Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RN at the Senior Center for blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring on a drop-in basis. General health consultations by appointment.

Wellness Programs, Services and Activities:

Massage
Reflexology
Foot Care
Balance and fall prevention classes
Exercise classes including: Tai Chi, Yoga and more
Flu shots

Verona Senior Center Policies:

In order to ensure efficient and productive operations, the City of Verona Senior Center has established and published policies.

WEATHER RELATED CLOSINGS:

Effective immediately, (12/16/2019), Verona Senior Center will not automatically close if Verona Schools are closed due to weather. If the Verona Senior Center is closed it will be listed with local news channels under closings.
See below for other related programming: