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Ask…
- Are there house repairs or modifications needed that will help you,
such as installing bathtub railings, an emergency response system, or
other assistive devices?
- Do you need assistance with housekeeping, shopping or personal care
activities?
- If you become homebound, would you need home-delivered meals?
- Do you need transportation? What services are available in your
community?
- Do you anticipate needing other living arrangements in the future?
Contact the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST or through the Web site at
www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging and is
administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging in
cooperation with the National Association of State Units on Aging,
Eldercare Locator
1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-872-0888
Fax: 202-872-0057
Here are some services that can assist your family
members:
Adult Day Care
Social, recreational and health services provided in
a protective setting to individuals who cannot be left alone because of
health care need, confusion or disability.
Information and Referral/Assistance Information
Services (I&R/A) Specialists provide assistance and linkage to available
services and resources.
Case Management
Case managers work with family members to assess the
needs of seniors and arrange for services to assist them to remain
independent.
Elder Abuse Prevention Programs
Allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of
senior citizens are investigated by protective service specialists.
Intervention is provided in substantiated cases of abuse, neglect or
exploitation.
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