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Community Support Services
Providing assistance and support to seniors and their
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Adult Protective Services
The Adult Protection Program investigates all reports of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of vulnerable adults. A vulnerable adult means a person eighteen
(18) years of age or older who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect,
or exploitation due to physical or mental impairment which affects the person’s
judgment or behavior to the extent that he lacks sufficient understanding or
capacity to make or communicate or implement decisions regarding his person.
If substantiated, Adult Protection develops a Supportive Service Plan to address
the allegations and the protection needs of the individual in the least
restrictive setting.
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Legal Aid
Advice, counseling, or representation in non-criminal matters ranging from the
drafting of simple legal documents to representation in complex litigations. May
provide assistance for family caregivers with specific
legal issues such as emergency guardianships or other legal matters. This may
also include offering assistance with regards to legal issues and accessing
services for grandparents raising grandchildren. Information regarding legal issues affecting older people is offered through
lectures, media, and printed materials.
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Ombudsman
An ombudsman is an
advocate who provides services to protect the
health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals over the age of 60 receiving
long-term care services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Ombudsmen receive, investigate, mediate and resolve complaints registered on behalf
of individuals having problems with nursing homes, and assisted living homes.
In addition to resolving complaints, Ombudsmen provide education, information,
and referrals regarding rights, benefits, and entitlements to individual
families, community, and long-term care staff through personal contact, public
presentations, and regular visits to nursing homes and residential care
facilities.
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Senior Centers
Provide meals served in a group setting, and may provide home delivered meals to
the elderly homebound. Meals must meet one-third of the recommended dietary
allowance. Both of these programs rely on a suggested donation from the
participants to meet the overall operational requirements.
A senior center is a place where retired people can gather to make friends, get
support, and have fun. These centers can offer a range of opportunities,
including computer labs, crafts, card games, fitness classes, crafts and
hobbies, etc. In addition, centers may provide medical services such as blood
pressure checks, hearing clinic and hearing audit testing, eyeglass frame
adjustment, preventive foot care and health screening.
Locations & Schedules of Senior Centers.
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Transportation Services
Limited, local transportation is offered on a scheduled, and/or
available-on-request basis. Many vehicles are lift-equipped. Transportation is
provided for such services and/or activities as medical appointments, meal
programs, senior center activities, and shopping. Arrangements can be made for
door-to-door service from the senior’s home.
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Revised 12/24/09
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