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- Adult Day Services
Offers a full or part day program for socialization, supervision,
recreation, health and social services, and transportation. This
service provides needed respite to families and caregivers of the
older adult.
- Adult Protective Services
County Departments of Job and Family Services provide protective
services to vulnerable adults, age 60 and older who are suspected
to be suffering from abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- Alzheimer's Disease Services
Provides information, education, and other services to individuals
and their families who are dealing with Alzheimer's Disease and
related disorders.
- Caregiver Services
Services to support caregivers that may include information about
services; assistance gaining access to services; temporary respite
care including personal care, homemaker, and adult day services for
the care receiver; and training and support groups.
- Congregate Meals
Hot, nutritious lunches served to older adults in group settings
such as churches, senior centers, schools, etc. Donations are
requested although not required.
- Home Care Options
Most older people choose to stay in their own home or apartment as
long as possible. A variety of home care services are available to
persons who may need some assistance to remain independent. These
services may include help with bathing or dressing, or help with
homemaking activities such as meal preparation, laundry and light
housekeeping.
- Home-Delivered Meals (or Meals-on-Wheels)
Hot, nutritious meals delivered to homebound older people on
weekdays. May include special diets and/or extra frozen meals for
evenings and weekends.
- Hospice
In-home or facility-based care designed to help the terminally ill
live as comfortably as possible.
- Housing Options
Senior housing options include Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Congregate Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and
Shared Living options.
- Information and Assistance
Agencies that provide information and assistance accessing senior
services.
- Legal Services
Legal counseling is available to persons age 60 and over.
 Donations are suggested but not required.
- Long-term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for residents in nursing homes, assisted living,
residential care facilities, and home care services. This program
provides information and investigates and resolves complaints.
- Nursing Homes
Facilities licensed by the state to offer residents personal care
and skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.
- Respite Care
The provision of temporary, short-term care or supervision for an
eligible older adult, in place of the family/primary
caregiver. Services can be arranged in emergencies or on an
intermittent basis to provide relief to the family caregiver.
- Senior Centers
Full and part-time senior centers offer social activites,
education, and recreation. Many offer onsite meals, health
screenings, creative arts, exercise and volunteer opportunities.
Some large multipurpose centers directly deliver, or partner with
local organizations to deliver services which help older adults to
live independently at home.
- Transportation Services
Transportation for older adults. Some programs are limited to
persons with disabilities or special needs.
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