Resources
Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost to help in your area
Living Independence Network Corp.
Resources for aging well. Navigate senior housing, senior care, resources and services.
Membership program for covering the cost of ambulance rides.
Solutions for seniors aimed at securing safe, healthy, community-supported and independent living options.
Programs for seniors to improve quality of life and for people with disabilities to be able to live independently.
Resources for independent living
Aging and caregiving education
Caregiving resources
Meal Delivery Service
Government Resources for Seniors
Free resume building help for seniors
Idaho Veterans Guide
Guide To Assisted Living Violations Regulations
Supporting Idahoans as they age.
Mesothelioma
Free resource for the needs of seniors in Idaho
Changing the way we age.
Mayor's Senior Advisory Board
Seniors Guide to Cancer
Top-Quality Free Information
IOHA: November Oral Health News
Delta Dental Expands GrinWell for You Program for Older Adults
Delta Dental of Idaho’s GrinWell for You has expanded the age eligibility for its free dental benefit program and now offers the program to adults between the ages of 26 and 34 and adults age 60 and older. The no-cost dental benefit provides $1850 for one year. Applicants are enrolled quarterly on a first-come first-served basis. Applicants may complete a paper application or use the online application, in both English and Spanish. Visit deltadentalid.com/GrinWell to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements or contact Community Outreach at 1-866-894-3563 with questions.
Idaho Blood Pressure Toolkit
The Idaho Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention Program (within the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare), in collaboration with Dr. Matthew Nelson (a practicing Idaho cardiologist), has created a Blood Pressure Toolkit that provides evidence-based instruction and education on blood pressure measurement for clinical providers at all levels. A certificate of completion is available for all who complete the online requirements. To view the BP Toolkit including a video, click here.
Get Healthy Idaho Resource Update
Get Healthy Idaho has released a new data tool that measures and ranks neighborhood health and well-being across the state. It considers factors like access to healthy food, parks, clean air, and healthcare services to provide a holistic view of community health. The index aims to inform and guide community leaders, health professionals, and policy makers to improve the overall health of Idahoans. Click here to access the index.
National Resources
ADA Report: Fluoride’s Critical Role in Preventing Caries in Adults and Seniors
The American Dental Association released a white paper and executive summary sharing data and insight about the important role of fluoride and a comprehensive approach to oral care for adults and seniors. The results were pulled from an exclusive ADA Vendor Showcase survey conducted on behalf of ACT Professional. Click here to download the paper.