Area 9 In Home and Community Services Agency

Tony Shepherd
520 South Ninth Street; IUE
(765) 966-1795
(765) 962-1190 FAX

The mission of the Area 9 Agency is to assist older people and disabled individuals in leading independent, meaningful, dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This is accomplished by establishing in-home and community services to assist clients in remaining at home, thereby preventing premature nursing home placement. A main objective is to prevent or delay nursing home placement if at all possible. Student training in human services, nursing, and public administration is provided under faculty-supervised research opportunities. Direct services provided include case management, meals on wheels, nursing home ombudsman, senior center programs, children's services, information, and assistance to caregivers. Services provided through contract agencies include: adult day care, respite care, homemaker, attendant care, home health aid, health screenings, employment and placement, legal assistance, transportation, and volunteer opportunities. A current research project is an Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grant using technology to assist caregivers (video monitoring and medical monitoring at off-site locations).