Where to Find Eldercare Services in Your Area
By admin on Apr 22, 2008 in Social
Elder Care Services
Most U.S. Counties have a Division of Aging & Adult Services or an Area Agency on Aging. These services are available on a nationwide basis.
It you need help with elder care services call The Elder Care Locator toll free assistance line a 1-800-677-1116, nationwide. They provide a national directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans.
List of Eldercare Services
Most other countries also have these types of services available to the elderly.
Activities
Continuing Education
Recreational Programs
Senior Centers
Community Care
Adult Day Care
Elder Rights/Advocacy/Protection
Adult Protective Services
Legal Assistance
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Employment
Job Search
On-the-Job-Training
Resume Development
Skill Assessment
Health Promotion
Health Screenings
Nutritional Counseling
Health Fairs
Health Insurance Counseling
Medicaid Benefits
Medicare Benefits
Medigap Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Information and Assistance
Access to Services
Energy Assistance
Tax Relief
In-Home Services
Caregiver Support
Case Management
Emergency Response
Home-Delivered Meals
Home Health
Homemaker
Yard work/Snow Shoveling
Transportation
Rides for Medical Appointments and to Senior Centers
Volunteerism
Foster Grandparents
Senior Companions
Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP)
As we move from one phase of life to the next, we are faced with decisions about health, finances and housing. All of these decisions range from the simple to the complex. In each of these phases we also have opportunities and new options that present themselves, such as employment, community service, continuing education, socialization as well as recreational and cultural activities.
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