Programs and Services
Information and Assistance helps older adults and their families
connect with the services they need. County or Tribal Aging Unit staff keep
up-to-date information so older residents can learn about available services.
Benefit Specialist Program
Each county or tribe has a Benefit Specialist trained to help
older persons who have problems concerning their private insurance, pension, or
government benefits. Benefit Specialists are called "red tape
cutters." They help older persons with the paperwork that is required in
benefit programs.
Caring for People with
Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program responds to the
stress and service needs of families caring for someone with an irreversible
dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
Community
Options Program (COP):
Home & Community-Based Long Term Care Services
The purpose of the COP program is to keep older people and
persons with disabilities out of nursing homes or other institutions and allow
them to remain in the community.
Elder Abuse Information
Learn about the different types of abuse, how to report abuse
and prevent abuse, and local resources for help.
Elderly
Nutrition Program
Information on meals for older adults provided at home and in a
group setting at congregate meal sites.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family members play an important role in providing care to older
people. The Family Caregiver Support Program meets the needs of the spouse or
relatives who care for older people.
Foster Grandparents
A program for people with limited income who would like to serve
children with special needs.
Household Help
For many older adults, help with shoveling snow and other
household tasks can mean the difference between staying at home or moving to a
care facility. This help can take many forms. Supportive home care workers can
help with laundry, meal preparation and house cleaning.
Publications
Publications produced by the Bureau of Aging and
Disability Resources and the Bureau of Long-Term Support.
Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP)
This is a program that helps people age 55 and older find
volunteer opportunities.
Senior Companion Program
This is a program of seniors helping homebound seniors.
Senior Employment Program
The Older American Community Service Employment Program, Title V
was designed to help seniors find a job. This program assists applicants who are
aged 55 and older and have limited income.
Transportation Services
Older adults and persons with disabilities often need a ride for
medical appointments, grocery shopping and other errands. These services vary by
community.
Last Revised: June 20, 2011
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