Has an elderly parent or elderly loved one recently become dependent on you?
Try taking a look at the Elder Care Handbook by Military OneSource, it has easy to read sections on all the basics of what caring for your elder might entail.
Looking for resources for your loved one in the Black Hills area? Visit the
South Dakota Department of Social Services: Adult Services & Aging web site for local information.
Adult Day Services/Senior Citizen Centers
Canyon Lake Senior Center
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 721-8710
http://www.canyonlakecenter.com/
Daisy House
2800 Jackson Boulevard, Suite 401
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605)348-6459
Minneluzahan Senior Citizen Center
315 N 4th Street Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1887
Meal Services
Western South Dakota Senior Services, Inc. M.E.A.L.S. Program
The MEALS Program provides hot, nutritious meals weekdays in 16 communities throughout western South Dakota. Participants may enjoy a meal with their friends and neighbors in one of our congregate dining rooms in those communities. For homebound seniors, volunteers will deliver the meals to you.
Other Resources
• South Dakota Resource Directory for the Elderly
• South Dakota Prescription Assistance Program
• Emergency Readiness Checklist for older adults and caregivers
