Assessment Instrument (701B) This form is the full assessment used at initiation of services, at reassessment, to assess an update/significant change in the consumer's situation, or to only obtain demographics. It can be used to prioritize consumers who have not begun to receive services.
The $3000 senior assistance program is government-funded support focused on providing financial assistance to senior citizens to cover various expenses and give them a secure & comfortable lifestyle.
Depending on the medical assessments conducted by the Department of Elder Affairs, seniors may be eligible for a wide range of supports, such as nursing home care, dental care, prescription drugs, transportation and homemaker services.
Families are the major provider of long-term care for their older loved ones and these unpaid caregivers represent the largest source of long-term services and supports in the nation.
The department is the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) These benefits are for people who are blind, elderly and people with disabilities who have limited income and resources. To receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to prove that you have a disability and that you have limited income.
Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 - DOEA.
Here's what senior citizens want most when they get older. Health. Osteoporosis, arthritis, hearing impairment, and incontinence are all common conditions the elderly suffer from. Relationships. Community. Food. Routine. Respect. Physical Activity. Comfort.