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LIFESTREAM CONCERNS
— · EIN · lifestreaminc.org
profile · synthesized from sources

LifeStream Services is a nonprofit organization based in Yorktown, Indiana, that supports caregivers and older adults across 12 counties in east-central Indiana. The organization offers caregiver education and support programs, including coaching, support groups, resource kits, and memory cafés. It also provides nutrition services such as congregate senior meals and home-delivered meals for individuals aged 60 and older.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Care Coaching
Evidence-based coaching program to help caregivers of individuals with dementia manage stress and implement coping strategies
Caregiver Kits
Themed kits with educational resources and activities for caregivers of individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s, or in kinship care
Caregiver Support Groups
In-person and virtual support groups for caregivers to share resources, receive emotional support, and connect with peers
Home Delivered Meals
Meals delivered to homebound individuals aged 60+ in the 12-county service area
Memory Cafés
Monthly social events for people with dementia and their caregivers to engage in activities and connect with others
Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA)
Support and education group for kinship caregivers such as grandparents raising grandchildren
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Six-week workshop to help caregivers manage stress, communicate effectively, and use community resources
STEP In Care Team Resource Binder
Organizational tool to help caregivers prepare for temporary or permanent care transitions
STEP In Caregiver Programs
Comprehensive support for family caregivers including education, coaching, resource binders, and planning tools
Senior Cafés
17 congregate meal sites offering lunch to adults aged 60+ across 12 Indiana counties
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services 2 activities
    • Health and wellness programs for older adults and caregivers
      Offers evidence-based health and wellness classes including Enhance Fitness, Geri-Fit, Drums Alive®, A Matter of Balance, and Healthy Eating Every Day to promote physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being among older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
    • Support services for caregivers
      Offers a comprehensive suite of caregiver support including the ABC Care Coach Program for dementia-related stress, Caregiver Support Groups, Memory Cafés, themed Caregiver Kits, the STEP In Care Team Resource Binder, and the PASTA support group for kinship caregivers. Also hosts annual and ongoing events during National Caregiver Month to promote caregiver recognition, self-care, and peer connection.
  • Chronic Disease Screening and Management Support 1 activity
    • Medication and health safety services
      Provides HomeMeds, a free medication review service conducted by trained pharmacists with follow-up to physicians when necessary, and operates fraud and scam prevention programs including the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol to educate seniors on Medicare and insurance fraud risks.
  • Emergency and Sustained Food Distribution 1 activity
    • Nutrition programs for older adults
      Operates 17 senior community cafés across 12 counties, provides home-delivered meals to home-bound individuals aged 60+, and offers monthly food distributions through the Senior Safety Net program. Also administers Electronic Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (eFMNP) vouchers to income-eligible seniors for purchasing fresh, locally grown produce.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Community and legal support for seniors
      Provides access to Adult Protective Services, Nursing Home Ombudsman, legal advice, and guardianship support for seniors in need of advocacy and protection.
    • In-home care management and long-term support services
      Provides comprehensive in-home care management including personal care assistance, benefits counseling, home modifications, medical supplies, and coordination of services through care assessments, funding source identification, provider selection, and follow-up. Serves as legal guardian for over 30 individuals and collaborates with more than 60 provider partners to deliver nursing, homemaking, and home health aide services.
    • Information & Assistance and Aging & Disability Resource Center
      Operates as East Central Indiana's Aging & Disability Resource Center, providing information and referral services through an Information & Assistance Department that assesses caller needs, connects individuals to services, and links them with health and human service agencies. Functions as the first point of contact for service navigation across 12 counties.
    • Transportation services
      Provides or connects individuals to transportation services across 12 counties in East Central Indiana for medical visits, grocery shopping, and recreational trips.
relationships · 80

who they work with

  • Aetna Partner — D-SNP provider partner for referrals
  • Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Partner — Partners to offer a virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Group.
  • Anderson Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits.
  • Anthem Partner — D-SNP provider partner for referrals
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Partner — Contracted health plan under the Indiana PathWays for Aging program.
  • Ascension Complete Partner — D-SNP provider partner for referrals
  • BSU Health Professions Building Partner — Hosts Muncie's Memory Café and provides Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Bethany Christian Church Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • By Hand and Fork Partner — Hosts a monthly Caregiver Support Group in a private meeting room.
  • Cambridge City Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Care Force One Structured Family Care Partner — Provides Care Team Resource Binders.
  • CareSource Partner — D-SNP provider partner for referrals
  • Centerville Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Dementia Friends Indiana Partner — Partners to offer a virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Group and hosts Memory Cafes.
  • Early Head Start Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits.
  • Elwood Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Fairmount Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Family Hearing Care Partner — Provides Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Government — Collaborates through the Indiana PathWays for Aging program.
  • Farmland Public Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Fayette County Senior Center Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Firehouse BBQ & Blues Partner — Hosts a monthly Caregiver Support Group.
  • Franklin County Public Library District (Brookville) Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Franklin County Public Library District (Laurel) Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Franklin County Senior Center Partner — Partner organization operating transportation services in Franklin County.
  • Frankton Community Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Gina Harvey Partner — Wellness Educator who supports the Geri-Fit program.
  • Grace Baptist Church Partner — Hosts a monthly Caregiver Support Group and provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
  • Hagerstown Jefferson Township Library Partner — Provides Caregiver Kits and Care Team Resource Binders.
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