SWIRCA & More

Our Mission: Enhancing opportunities for independent living and a better quality of life for those who are aging, people living with disabilities, and caregivers in Southwestern Indiana. Formally established as an Area Agency on Aging in 1974, SWIRCA & More has evolved into a truly progressive organization providing innovative answers, comprehensive services, and caring support to address the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. One call connects individuals with a vital lifeline.

SWIRCA & More is the area expert on aging; helping seniors and those living with disabilities find, evaluate, and receive the resources and services they need to stay active, healthy, and independent. We help older adults navigate the complexities of accessing in-home and community-based services and long-term care. We help people of all ages by providing services that promote dignity, avoid institutionalization, and maintain autonomy. Our services are need based and client centered, with emphasis on reaching rural and minority populations. Our four key programs provide a holistic response to the needs of seniors:

Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Indiana provides local seniors and those in need with hot, nutritious meals. In 2020 SWIRCA served 157,514 meals to seniors in their homes or through congregate meal sites. In Vanderburgh County alone, we served 105,692 meals. Today, we are serving 700 meals daily! All meals are cooked and prepared in SWIRCA’s on-site kitchen.

Aging and Disability Resource Center Options Counselors examine each client’s particular needs and review available options and resources. The ADRC is completely unbiased and provides assistance to all, free of charge. On average, Options Counselors respond to 539 calls per month. During the current pandemic that number has increased a staggering 58% to 852 calls per month.

Highly skilled Care Managers conduct in-depth assessments and advocate on behalf of clients seeking in-home services. SWIRCA Care Managers provided assistance to 13,074 unduplicated clients in 2020. Many clients receive multiple forms of assistance over the course of a year.

The Activity and Wellness Center offers daily recreational, educational, and wellness activities. This is the primary location for all SWIRCA programs and events offered to area residents. More than 1,400 individuals participate each month in classes that are evidence-based and age-specific.

Among health industry leaders, SWIRCA is known as the go-to organization for all things aging. In addition to providing essential individual services, SWIRCA & More is responsible for assessing the overall needs of our older adult community and developing area-wide plans to address them. With our deep knowledge of and connections to many resources, SWIRCA leverages both formal and informal partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and civic organizations to expand our reach and ensure clients receive the best care.