WARSAW — The meal delivery program for seniors offered through Kosciusko Community Senior Services continues on during the COVID-19 pandemic.  KCSS Executive Director David Neff made it clear that every possible precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of both volunteers and meal recipients. Approximately 100 physician-approved meals are delivered each day, Monday through …read more.

SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.

WARSAW — Each year, REAL Services helps community members and organizations reach hundreds of elderly and disabled clients who are in need of everyday necessities and a bit of holiday cheer. The agency is seeking support that can come in several ways. Foremost, clients need numerous necessities. Those include new toothbrushes, socks, or a winter …read more.

WARSAW — Real Services, the agency behind Meals On Wheels, is organizing a raffle with a top prize of $25,000. Tickets for The Real Big Raffle are $50. Coupon forms must be received by 4:30 on July 24 to be included in the drawing at noon on Wednesday, July 31. Meals on Wheels supports those …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Loretta Walls loved Pierceton. She was born and raised in east Warsaw. Walls adored the people and was very involved in the community throughout her life. She passed away in October 2016, but her legacy lives on because of her generosity. She left $150,000 to the Pierceton Nutrition Site, a favorite local …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services announced the launch of their very popular program, Elves for Elders. Volunteer elves adopt an area senior, purchase much-needed gifts from a wish list and then share the joy of the season as they deliver the presents and watch the sheer joy on the faces of these wonderful women and men …read more.

PIERCETON — Business was short at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. However, the meeting involved several announcements related to upcoming events, citizen recognition and the return of REAL Services. Having received extra funding, REAL Services will come back to Pierceton on Monday, Aug. 27. The organization will once again host meals …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Real Services invites you to attend the 2018 Age of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event on Friday, April 20, at the Century Center in downtown South Bend.  This event celebrates unsung heroes in our six-county service area of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. These local heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Nominations are now open for REAL Services’ Annual Age of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event. REAL Services is joyfully preparing once again to celebrate unsung heroes in our six-county service area of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties.  These heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, friends, businesses and professionals who give …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services Inc. is seeking individuals, groups or organizations interested in adopting seniors for our holiday Elves for Elders Program in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. This program focuses on providing holiday gifts and kindness to seniors who don’t have friends and family who can provide for them.  Between the …read more.

INDIANA — REAL Services is looking for workshop leaders in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.  If you are interested in becoming a workshop leader to teach others about techniques to help manage chronic conditions, this free training is for you. By participating in the training you will be qualified to lead the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During the week of March 13-17, REAL Services will celebrate Nutrition Awareness Week.  Anyone age 60 and older is welcome to enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch at one of 34 Senior Nutrition Centers throughout north central Indiana.  Food, fun and entertainment are all on the agenda, as well as learning about proper …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services, Inc. and event co-host, Saint Joseph Health System, will once again celebrate those unsung heroes in  Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.  These heroes are people from all walks of life including individuals, businesses, agencies, programs and professionals who give of themselves to care for the elderly, disabled …read more.

BOURBON —  Have you fallen? Are you afraid you will fall? Would you like to learn techniques to help you feel safer and more confident in your everyday life? REAL Services offers a program designed to teach such techniques. Call now to sign-up for a Falls Prevention workshop, designed for adults age 55 and older …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently approved awards of more than $4.6 million to various Indiana municipalities as a part of the Community Block Grants, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation projects. REAL Services, Kosciusko County was awarded $105,000. REAL Services will use this funding to expand its Aging in Place initiative …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The final Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.16, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 505 W. Fourth St., Milford. This series has been sponsored by REAL Services Inc. and Alzheimer’s Services and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, a division of Real …read more.

MILFORD — Caregivers for older adults are invited to attend Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults. REAL Services and Alzheimer’s Services and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana are hosting the event. This free series allows busy caregivers to learn about many caregiving topics and network with fellow caregivers. Monthly sessions are …read more.

SOUTH BEND — REAL Services is turning 50 and the community is invited to learn more about it and the programs it offers. When the Studebaker plant closed its doors in 1963, thousands of workers in St. Joseph County were suddenly unemployed, including many older-generation workers who had no other training or experience. Help came in 1966 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — When one thinks of REAL Services, one often thinks of the mobile meals it provides throughout the area. However, there are many more facets to the organization. REAL Services held a breakfast Tuesday morning, May 17, at Westminster Hall, Winona Lake, to highlight some of its programs. Kosciusko County REAL Services President and …read more.

MILFORD — REAL Services and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana offer Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults. This free series allows busy caregivers to learn about many caregiving topics and network with fellow caregivers. Monthly sessions are from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Topics …read more.

DONALDSON — REAL Services and the Catherine Kasper Life Center will host a chronic disease self-management workshop beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, and running six consecutive Thursdays at the Maria Center Independent Living Apartments, 9601 Union Road just south of Donaldson. Attendees will share experiences and support others who have heart disease, arthritis, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Real Services will celebrate unsung heroes in Kosciusko, Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties through the Age of Excellence awards. These heroes include spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, friends, businesses and professionals who give of themselves to care for the elderly and low-income in the communities. Nominees must reside in one of …read more.

By BARBARA DICKEN Director of Development, REAL Services SOUTH BEND — REAL Services Inc. will once again celebrate unsung heroes in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. These heroes are people from all walks of life, including individuals, families, neighbors, businesses, church groups, service clubs and anyone else who cares for the elderly, disabled …read more.

By LEAH KELLY SCHROCK Health Education, REAL Services ELKHART – REAL Services and Alzheimer’s will host Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults from 12:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the Action Den at Greenleaf Health Campus, 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart. This free series allows …read more.

REAL Services has fewer than 250 coupons left in its room makeover raffle. The proceeds from this drawing will help support Meals On Wheels and the Senior Nutrition Program of REAL Services. Each purchase of just one $50 raffle coupon will provide meals for a homebound person in the community for a week. The grand …read more.

By GEORGE HAWTHORNE Real Services Real Services is offering the opportunity to win one or more of over 30 great prizes in a raffle designed to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program. Your purchase of a $50 raffle coupon will provide 10 nutritious meals to a home-bound person in the Meals on Wheels …read more.

By BARBARA DZIKOWSKI Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, a division of Real Services, is offering “Dinner and Dementia,” a free educational series for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. This is a unique opportunity to receive disease-related education and tour a memory care facility. …read more.

By PAM HARRIS Community Outreach Director, Real Services, Inc. The deadline to nominate someone for one of the 19th annual Age of Excellence Award is 4 p.m. Friday, April 3. Each year, REAL Services honors unsung heroes in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. These heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, etc. who …read more.

REAL Services Inc. and Alzheimer’s Services of Northern Indiana are joining together to offer a free series of five sessions for caregivers to learn about many care-giving topics and network with fellow caregivers. The Lunch and Learn Sessions, “Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults,” will be offered monthly beginning in August. The topics in this …read more.

The Winona Lake Senior Center has been serving seniors within the community since 2005. We are open to any senior age 60 or better. You do not have to be a resident of Winona Lake to attend. A great place of fellowship, friends and fun. We provide recreational, educational and wellness activities. We offer a …read more.