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Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include:

• Senior Centers and other activities
• Legal Assistance
• Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Ombudsman Services
• Level of Care Assessment
• Transportation
• Provides Caregiver Support Program
• Provides daily hands-on care
• Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons.
• Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines

Core services offered after a clinical evaluation:

• In-home services
• In-home meals
• Care/Case management
• Consumer reimbursement
• Adult Day Care
• Personal Emergency Response System
• Personal Care services

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Pennsylvania 211

Provides benefit counseling, reimbursement of respite provided for the primary caregiver, reimbursement for consumable care-giving supplies, adaptive equipment, and caregiver education.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides relief from normal caregiving duties and to reduce stress. The caregiver may choose the type of service needed and be reimbursed through state and federal funding. Examples of services would be personal care, companionship, or day care. Also reimburses the caregiver for the purchase of supplies used in caring for the care receiver, home modifications and assistive devices.

Pennsylvania 211

Toll-free support line for those who provide care for veterans living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. The support line provides information on VA caregiver support resources and "warm" referral to caregiver support coordinators located in all VA medical centers. The support line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides financial assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and over

Pennsylvania 211

Offers resources and assistance to those managing care for a care-dependent older adult. Works to ease the stresses of caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver. Provides reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving expenses, such as respite, personal care, and caregiving supplies and services. Caregiving education, training, and support are also offered.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides services in the homes of eligible adults who require assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, meal prep or supplemental housekeeping. Persons receiving this service may have a difficult time completing these activities on their own. With this service, older adult can remain independent at home. Services may include: Personal Care, Caregiver Support, Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, Protective Services.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides a combination of services and supports to an adult primary caregiver who provides care for a functionally dependent older adult at home. Services include benefits counseling, caregiver training and education. Financial reimbursement may be provided for ongoing care giving expenses, home modifications and assistive devices, based on qualifications.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers a support line for those who provide care for veterans living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. The support line provides information on VA caregiver support resources and referral to caregiver support coordinators located in all VA medical centers. The support line is also available to respond to inquiries about caregiver benefits.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and older. The caregiver and care recipient may reside in the same household or in different homes, but the care recipient must reside in Fayette, Greene, or Washington County.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides financial reimbursement to the caregiver when needed supplies and respite care have been purchased. Consumers in this program need two or more activities of daily living impairments to qualify. Grandparents age 60 and over caring for their grandchildren who have additional related expenses also qualify.

Pennsylvania 211

Designed to respond to the needs of families and friends caring for their loved ones at home. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers financial reimbursement for Caregiver Respite and necessary supplies/services. Also provides home modifications/assistive devices, Caregiver Support Group, and support for older adults caring for children or an adult with a non-dementia disability. Specific assistance and the level of support offered is based on the needs of the caregiver and the older adult as determined by a formal assessment.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers financial assistance to reimburse for services, supplies, modifications, or assistive devices.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides service for respite care and financial reimbursement for family caregivers.

Pennsylvania 211

Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include:

• Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
• PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
• Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
• Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
• Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
• Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
• Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care.

Provides information on long term care issues.

• Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
• Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
• Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
• Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
• Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
• Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
• Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
• Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
• Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
• Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
• Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
• Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
• Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides needs assessment, benefits advice, and counseling in which caregivers are informed of the benefits available.

Pennsylvania 211

Designed to respond to the needs of. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides the primary caregivers with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving such as respite, caregiving-related services and supplies. The program offers education, training, counseling and more. Each caregiver is assigned a care manager who will come to the care receivers' home, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the caregiver, provide support, and work with them to develop a person-centered plan of care.

Pennsylvania 211

Designed to respond to the needs of. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides needs assessment, benefits advice, and counseling in which caregivers are informed of the benefits available.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides financial assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and over

Pennsylvania 211

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities. Services may include Care Management, Assessment, Protective Services, Information and Assistance, PA MEDI (Insurance Counseling), Health and Wellness Programs, adult day services, in home meals, personal emergency response system, personal care, transportation, and caregiver support. The agency also has 5 Senior Centers throughout the County in which participants can enjoy a Congregate Meal and Programming.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers a wide range of support services to older Lancaster County residents with the goal of allowing them to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Most services available to persons ages 60 and over, except for the 55+ Job Bank, Job Bank Workshop and Senior Community Services Employment Program which begins at age 55 and older. Domiciliary Care, Long Term Care Assessments, Ombudsman and Caregiver Support Program available for persons 18 years and older.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers a support group for caregivers to learn coping and caregiver skills and gain knowledge about diseases, medications, research and legal issues, as well as benefits that may be available to caregivers.

Pennsylvania 211