Council Assistance For Elderly In Collin
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AAAs coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes - if that is their preference - aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels, homemaker assistance, and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option.
Using state and federal funding, AAAs in Texas help seniors with information and referral assistance, benefits counseling, legal assistance, care coordination and caregiver support. Area Agencies on Aging also coordinate in-home support, legal awareness, nutrition and ombudsman services.
SSI has the following eligibility requirements: Basic Requirements Aged 65, blind or disabled. U.S. citizen, U.S. national or resident alien. Countable Resources $2,000 for individuals/$3,000 for married couples.
What is a AAA? Information, referral and assistance. Benefits counseling and legal assistance. Care coordination. Caregiver support services. In-home support services. Legal awareness. Nutrition services. Ombudsman Program.
What Other Programs Can Help Me? Medicaid and CHIP. Medical Transportation Program. Medicare. Social Security. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Texas No Wrong Door. Texas Simplified Application Project.
Empower and Protect Older Adults: Improve education and training in best practices for advocacy and consumer empowerment, integrate various existing advocacy provisions, support independence to promote systems and policy change, and enhance accountability at all levels.
In many communities, a variety of services are available to help older people. Depending on the person's needs, you might hire a home health aide to visit on a regular basis, arrange transportation so the person can run errands, or speak with a geriatric care manager to help coordinate care.
Assuming you are in the USA, you can call your local County Social Service office and ask for Adult Protective Services. At the very least, they should allow you to explain why you believe the senior needs a social worker, and if the referral meets their criteria, one will be assigned.
Community and family. Community and family are vital to seniors, contributing to their overall well-being, happiness, and quality of life. Being part of a family or community gives seniors a sense of belonging and purpose.
Using state and federal funding, AAAs in Texas help seniors with information and referral assistance, benefits counseling, legal assistance, care coordination and caregiver support. Area Agencies on Aging also coordinate in-home support, legal awareness, nutrition and ombudsman services.
