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.

Provides independent living services to older county residents such as home delivered meals, transportation, emergency/legal assistance, SHARE Housing, senior volunteer program, and case coordination.

Coordinates and administers services for clients to make decisions and choices about their own care, enabling them to be active in their communities.

Older Adult Protective Services provides 24-hour access to caseworkers who investigate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age and older.

The program includes a broad range of legal, medical, and social intervention on behalf of the older adult. The goal of protective services is to reduce or eliminate the risk of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, and neglect.

Provides protective services to adults who have a physical or mental disabilities. Anyone who suspects that an adult is the victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment should call the statewide protective services hotline.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community. Senior Services include: - PA MEDI - Adult day care - Assessment - Care Management - Caregiver Support Program - Cedarview Apartments - Health and Wellness - Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age) - Housing case management/housing assistance - Information and assistance - Neighborhood senior centers - PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org) - Ombudsman program - Personal care - Protective services - Transportation https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Services/Aging-and-Adult-Services/Programs/Information-and-Assistance">Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc

Protective Services available for residents of Lebanon County who are 60 years old or older. Protective Service referrals for residents under age 60 will be sent to the Under 60 Protective Service agency. Ombudsman services available for residents of Lebanon County who reside in an Assisted Living Facility, Personal Care Home or Nursing Home.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, or other situations that put an individual, or their finances, at imminent risk.

Protective services are provided to incapacitated older adults unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker and who are in imminent danger to person or property.

Takes reports on suspected elder abuse and investigate these reports under the Older Adults Protective Services Act. Professional investigator will determine whether the older adult is in need of Protective Services. Protective. Services will also assist the older adult in securing a safe environment and making sure his or her needs are met.

Investigates reports of abuse to seniors.

Offers 24 hour, on-call staff members who provide emergency service in situations of actual or threatened abuse, and are trained to detect, reduce, and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of older adults.

Provides referrals for those who are at risk of serious injury, death, or financial exploitation. Services offered to reduce or remove risks to the older adult.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment and financial exploitation. Also provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Receives, investigates and resolves consumer complaints made by or on behalf of older residents of nursing homes, personal care homes, domiciliary care homes and home health care agencies.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

Receives reports concerning adults in need of protective services. A protective services worker will investigate reports received and take immediate steps to reduce any risks to the older adult.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, and financial exploitation involving adults age 60 and older. Provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, or financial exploitation of older adults and those younger than age 60 with disabilities. Trained protective service investigators work to eliminate danger, assuring that older adults are in the safest and least-restrictive living situations.

Legal advocacy and representation in relationship violence-related legal matters, including protection From Abuse, child custody, and child support.

Provides protective services which include: A) Legal consultation B) Police protection C) Counseling D) Health care treatment E) Emergency services F) Financial management and in-home services The type of service rendered depends upon the immediate needs of the client. The reporter can remain anonymous.