Information and Assistance
A professional and experienced Case Manager handles phone requests for assistance from older adults, caregivers, professionals, and others. This might include a home assessment to determine what types of services might be best to meet the older adult’s needs.
The assessment may cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Daily activities
- Feelings, moods, and emotions
- Finances
- Health conditions
- Housing arrangements
- Insurance
- Nutritional needs
- Safety
- Memory
After the assessment
After the initial assessment, the Case Manager arranges specific services to meet the individual needs of the older adult.
Services and referrals could include:
- Meals on Wheels Program for nutritious meals delivered to the home.
- Maury River Senior Center for nutritious meals, social interaction with other older adults to prevent isolation, physical activity, and stimulating programs.
- Counseling services to assist with paying bills and managing a checking account.
- In-home Personal Care to assist with taking a bath and personal grooming.
- Plans to relocate to another, more suitable living environment or install devices and equipment in the home for safety.
- Determining eligibility for and benefits from Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Social Security, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Eligibility
Information and Assistance is available to persons 60 years and older. There is no charge for Information and Assistance, though some direct services may have a sliding fee depending on income level.
Voluntary and confidential contributions are always accepted and appreciated.
More info
For more information about Information & Assistance, please contact Laurie Lamont at laurie@vpas.info .
