Senior Help Guide | MAG

MAG Senior Help Guide

Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties

All resources are listed by category or type of service/resource. Select a category below for a list of available services and resources.
If you need additional assistance, call our Senior Helpline at 801-229-3804.


Adult Day Centers

Services: A professional care setting that provides supervision and activities for adults.
*Assisted Living Facilities that offer adult day care and overnight respite can be found under the Assisted Living Facilities category.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Adult Day Centers  Caregiving 


Alzheimer's Association

801-265-1944 or 1-800-272-3900

  http://www.alz.org/utah

12894 S. Pony Express Road Draper, UT 84020 Map

Services: Support groups, safe return program, information and resources, family care consultations, quarterly newsletters, and 24/7 help line: 1-800-272-3900.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving  Chronic Disease Information and Support  Information and Referral 


Caregiver Support Groups

801-229-3804

  https://www.magutah.org/supportgroups

Services: Group meetings that provide peer support, education, and hands-on training for caregivers. Locations and times vary. Call or visit website for current list.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving 


Caregiver Support Program

801-229-3811

  http://magutah.org/caregiver

Services: The Caregiver Support program assists caregivers in their care of individuals 60 years of age and older who are unable to perform routine activities to care for themselves, or if the caregiver is over the age of 55 and caring for an adult with disabilities. Services may include case management, respite, personal care aides, adult day care, information & referral, and caregiver support groups.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving 


Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide

801-229-3818

  https://www.magutah.org/dementia

586 E 800 N Orem, UT 84097 Map

Services: Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide is a free course that provides caregivers with effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors. Classes are held monthly.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving 


Dementia Dialogues

801-229-3819

  https://www.magutah.org/dementia

586 E 800 N Orem, UT 84097 Map

Services: Practical training for caregivers, patients and health care professionals who care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. The course is taught over 5 sessions, each 1.5 hours in length. Please call or visit website for current schedule.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving 


Eldercare Locator Nationwide

1-800-677-1116

  https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Services: Locates resources for seniors, caregivers, and families in any community nationwide.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Caregiving  Information and Referral 


Grandfamilies of Utah County

801-852-4491

  https://www.wasatch.org/grandfamilies-of-utah-county/

1161 East 300 North Provo, UT 84606 Map

Services: A 10 week support, education, and resource program designed to help caregivers and children navigate the unique challenges that come with being in a kinship family.

Counties Served: Utah County

Related Categories:  Advocacy  Caregiving  Guardianship, Fiduciary, Care Management  Information and Referral 


Grandfamilies/Relatives as Parents - Children's Service Society (Summit/Wasatch)

1-800-839-7444

  https://cssutah.org/

655 East 4500 South, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Map

Services: Education and support for kinship caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.) which include classes, advocacy, assists with guardianship process, and crisis counseling.

Counties Served: Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Advocacy  Caregiving  Guardianship, Fiduciary, Care Management  Information and Referral 


Jewish Family Service

435-731-8455

  http://www.jfsutah.org

1960 Sidewinder Dr. Suite 103 Park City, UT 84060 Map

Services: Individual, couples, and family counseling. Provides caregiver support, training, activities and limited respite. Care management program helps older adults find community resources and can assist them with applying for food stamps. Services available for Summit and Wasatch County residents.

Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Counties Served: Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving  Information and Referral  Mental Health Services 


Life Guides

1-877-532-3472

  https://lifeguides.com/

Services: Life Guides connects people who are going through a Life Challenge with Guides who have been through a similar Life Challenge. The caregiver and Guide complete a session over the phone, where the Guide listens, provides empathetic support and helpful resources.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Caregiving 


Living Well Classes

1-888-222-2542

  https://healthyaging.utah.gov/livingwell/

Services: Classes designed for individuals dealing with chronic conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, etc. Classes held once a week for six weeks. Call or visit website for current schedule.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Caregiving  Chronic Disease Information and Support  Education 


National Caregivers Library

  http://www.caregiverslibrary.org

Services: Information and resources to assist caregivers.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Caregiving  Information and Referral 


National Family Caregiver Action Network

855-227-3640

  https://caregiveraction.org/

1150 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 Map

Services: Resources and information to assist caregivers. Information materials available for members.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Caregiving 

To make any changes or additions to this guide, please send an email to aging@mountainland.org.