Warren County ESP: One service can make a big difference
Warren County ESP client, Ana (r), with her care manager, Marcie
For 85-year-old Mason resident Ana, it began with a fall.
Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths among older adults in the United States. One fall can have a serious impact on an individual’s ability to continue living independently.
Fortunately, through her volunteer work at the 741 Senior Center in Lebanon, Ana knew who to call when she needed help at home after a fall.
She made a call to Warren County Community Services and connected with Warren County ESP, a program funded by the county’s senior services tax levy. ESP provides in-home supportive services such as meals, personal care, housekeeping and transportation, to eligible older adults so they can remain independent in their homes as long as possible.
Through ESP, Ana met Marcie, her care manager, who evaluated her needs and put support in place to keep her safe at home. Knowing she can call Marcie when her health needs change helps Ana feel safer and more supported.
“She cares about everybody—I know that,” Ana said. “I’m so happy and so secure. I feel better, and with Marcie, I know I have everything. She’s a darling, and she is always on top of what I need.”
Over the years, Ana’s needs have changed. ESP is flexible with the goal of providing the right services, in the right amount, at the right time. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ana received home-delivered meals when she was unable to shop for groceries. After a hospital stay, Ana received meals again until she regained her strength and was able to cook for herself again.
While Ana’s use of ESP services has been minimal, the impact on her quality of life is significant. Today, because she is a fall risk, Ana has an electronic monitoring system from ESP.
“I have a box, and I have buttons in my bedroom and in my bathroom,” she said.
These systems can serve as a lifeline if an older adult experiences a fall and needs help. The systems also help with medication management and monitoring for clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s the second most utilized service in ESP, just behind home-delivered meals, with nearly 1,300 Warren County ESP clients receiving it in 2025.
Ana has lived in Warren County for more than 20 years. Volunteering has been a meaningful part of Ana’s life. In addition to volunteering at the 741 Center, she has served for the past 10 years as a poll worker for the Warren County Board of Elections. “I love Warren County,” she said.
Ana said support from Marcie and Warren County ESP has made a lasting difference in her life.
“I’m very independent, so I don’t want to bother too many people,” Ana said. “But having the services in case of an emergency makes me feel secure.”
Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths among older adults in the United States. One fall can have a serious impact on an individual’s ability to continue living independently.
Fortunately, through her volunteer work at the 741 Senior Center in Lebanon, Ana knew who to call when she needed help at home after a fall.
She made a call to Warren County Community Services and connected with Warren County ESP, a program funded by the county’s senior services tax levy. ESP provides in-home supportive services such as meals, personal care, housekeeping and transportation, to eligible older adults so they can remain independent in their homes as long as possible.
Through ESP, Ana met Marcie, her care manager, who evaluated her needs and put support in place to keep her safe at home. Knowing she can call Marcie when her health needs change helps Ana feel safer and more supported.
“She cares about everybody—I know that,” Ana said. “I’m so happy and so secure. I feel better, and with Marcie, I know I have everything. She’s a darling, and she is always on top of what I need.”
Over the years, Ana’s needs have changed. ESP is flexible with the goal of providing the right services, in the right amount, at the right time. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ana received home-delivered meals when she was unable to shop for groceries. After a hospital stay, Ana received meals again until she regained her strength and was able to cook for herself again.
While Ana’s use of ESP services has been minimal, the impact on her quality of life is significant. Today, because she is a fall risk, Ana has an electronic monitoring system from ESP.
“I have a box, and I have buttons in my bedroom and in my bathroom,” she said.
These systems can serve as a lifeline if an older adult experiences a fall and needs help. The systems also help with medication management and monitoring for clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s the second most utilized service in ESP, just behind home-delivered meals, with nearly 1,300 Warren County ESP clients receiving it in 2025.
Ana has lived in Warren County for more than 20 years. Volunteering has been a meaningful part of Ana’s life. In addition to volunteering at the 741 Center, she has served for the past 10 years as a poll worker for the Warren County Board of Elections. “I love Warren County,” she said.
Ana said support from Marcie and Warren County ESP has made a lasting difference in her life.
“I’m very independent, so I don’t want to bother too many people,” Ana said. “But having the services in case of an emergency makes me feel secure.”