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Mental Health Consultations and Services
Educate residents about mental health
treatment opportunities and mental health issues. |
Communication with Medical Professionals
Ensuring residents obtain adequate treatment
(mental and physical), obtaining approval for home nursing
care, and obtaining approval for home psychiatric care
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Hurricane Preparation
Home visits to ensure hurricane preparedness,
registration of special needs seniors for special needs
shelters |
Social Security (SS) and
Supplemental Security (SSI)
Visits to SS office with residents to
sign them up for SSI and increase benefit amounts, online
applications for “extra help” with Medicare D plans
due to low income status |
Arts and Enrichment
Arrange outings for residents to senior
health fairs, movies, and performances. |
Referrals For Residents Of All Ages
Information and referral for any number
of issues including food banks, grandparent visitation
issues, eviction assistance, complicated immigration
issues, daycare, AIDS services in the community, counseling,
exercise programs, nutrition, etc. |
Adult Protective Services (APS)
When vulnerable adults are endangered
or at risk, and WPBHA interventions are impossible or
have proven inadequate, the state is brought in through
APS reporting. |
Medicaid
Enroll residents in Medicaid whenever
possible, educate residents about Medicaid options including
HMOs and Medipass, educate residents about Medicaid,
assist residents in getting Medicaid eyeglasses, and
apply for Medicaid Waiver for residents so they can
me in nursing home diversion program (avoid nursing
homes as long as possible) |
Medicare
Enroll residents in Medicare whenever
possible, educate residents about Medicare options including
HMOs and straight Medicare, educate residents and pharmacies
regarding low-income people and their Medicare-D benefits,
and educate residents on Medicare issues. |
Community Relations
Elder services makes an effort to maintain
good relationships with the entire elder network in
the city, county and state. We are constantly looking
for innovative ways to meet the needs of our residents. |
Health Care District (HCD)
Screen residents for Health Care District,
Medicaid, and other programs more efficiently. |
Consultations with PB County Division of Senior
Services (DOSS)
Personal care, homemaking, respite and
other services. |
Food Stamps
Assist residents with activating food
stamp (WBT) cards, choosing PIN numbers, replacing lost
EBT cards, etc. |
Legal Matters (non immigration)
Arrange health care surrogacies and powers
of attorney for residents/family members when residents’
health or capacity begins to decline. |
Transportation
Provide limited transportation for residents
as well as apply for transportation assistance for residents. |
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Make reports when a child has been harmed,
neglected, or is in danger. |
Immigration
Assist with renewing of residency status
and naturalization applications. Bring in immigration
lawyer to speak to residents annually, translate, and
arrange/provide transportation. |
Home Visits and Assessments
Evaluate condition and living situation
of residents, review medication and medical insurance
needs with residents. Assess social, psychosocial, emotional
needs of residents. |
Skilled Care
Make arrangements, with family if it exists,
for nursing home care or hospitalization. Make nursing
home and hospital visits as long as resident remains
on lease. |
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