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Polk County Senior
Services
Polk County Senior Services is dedicated to helping older
individuals live independently and remain an active and vital
part of the Community. We provide information on the
network of services available to older adults and assist
individuals and their families in accessing these services.
Polk County Senior
Services is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30
p.m. except for recognized County Holidays and inclement
weather. If in doubt, please call 402-764-8227 for information.
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Senior
Centers in Polk County
Polk County Senior Services want to ensure that
all older individuals that visit our centers have access to social,
educational and recreational programs that help to enhance their quality
of life. Senior Centers in Polk County are located in
Osceola, Polk, Shelby and Stromsburg. A noon meal is available
Monday thru Friday at all the centers for a suggested donation
for individuals 60 years of age or older. Meals are also available
for Individuals under 60 for a fee.
Please call the center one day in advance to make a reservation.
Modified diets are available with a doctor's orders.
There are individual, extenuating circumstances that may qualify
someone to receive a noon meal for a suggested donation.
Please call and visit with the Polk County Program Manager for
details. Special services and
activities at the Centers include: Educational presentations,
health assessments, regular blood pressure checks, pedicure
clinics, exercise classes, craft classes, pool tournaments,
bingo, and much more!
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Osceola Senior Center, 461 Hawkeye, Osceola, NE Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 402-747-8227
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Senior Center, 230 North Main Street, Polk, NE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
402-765-2311
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Senior Center, 230 North Walnut, Shelby, NE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 402-527-5158
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Stromsburg
Senior Center, 118 East 3rd Street, Stromsburg, NE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 402-764-8227
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Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals are
available throughout Polk County. Each meal is one-third
of the recommended daily nutritional needs for an individual.
HDM are available 7 days a week in the Stromsburg and Osceola
area and Monday thru Friday in all other communities.
Modified diets are available with a Doctor's orders.
Call your local Senior Center by 10:00am to order a meal or the
day before to set up a schedule for meals. Call and visit
with the Polk County Program Manager for complete details, 402-764-8227.
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The Travelers . . .
A 14 passenger van, owned by Polk County
Senior Services, is put to good use by providing trips to
entertainment and programs in other towns. There is a fare
charge and reservations are necessary. Call any of the
Senior Centers for complete information and schedules.
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Busy Wheels
Busy Wheels operates in both Stromsburg
and Osceola. Both have their own governing board and
officers. An individual calls the Senior Center to make
arrangements and drivers are dispatched from the Center.
Stromsburg has ten volunteers that drive 1/2 day each week and
three relief drivers. Osceola has three drivers and are
looking for more. This may be just the volunteer position
for you!
Call and visit with the Stromsburg or
Osceola Center Manager for more information.
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Other Services Available
Polk County Senior Services has
several services to help older persons live independently and
stay active members of the community. Services offered include:
- Home Care & Respite Services
- Information & Referral
- Medicare & Insurance Information
- Shopping Assistance
- Senior Companion Program
- Telephone Reassurance
- Yard Work / Chore Services
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