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Challenges:Options in
Aging
COMMUNITY SERVICES
 Individuals
receive services in the community and in the home, which may eliminate
the need for a move to a nursing home. Income and age requirements
may apply.
CARE MANAGEMENT
Care Management determines the services
you might need through an assessment, recommends services, develops
a service plan and provides service coordination and follow-up.
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Frozen meals that meet one-third
RDA requirements are provided for disabled individuals or for
persons recovering from an illness who are unable to prepare meals.
PERSONAL CARE
Personal hygiene and grooming assistance
for the frail elderly.
RESPITE CARE
Caretakers of relatives who are
age 60+ and residing in the same home can arrange a time- away
break.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Services are adapted to meet the
needs and capabilities of the severely physically disabled adult,
to ensure the highest level of independent activity.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Caretakers of individuals who are
60+ and functionally or care dependant, are provided with caregiver
education, benefits counseling and information about financial
reimbursement for approved services
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