SENIOR CENTERS / CONGREGATE MEALS
Hot, nutritious meals are served at Noon Monday through Friday at six area Senior Centers. The Centers also offer social activities, arts and crafts, exercise, indoor and outdoor games, various entertainment programs, and much-needed fellowship with peers.
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Hot, nutritious meals are delivered Monday through Friday to homebound seniors.
COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES PROGRAM (CCSP)
Designed to coordinate existing, available services for the elderly and/or functionally impaired in such a way that they can live independently in a safe, comfortable environment as an alternative to nursing home placement.
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (CBS)
Provides hot meals and transportation to seniors on a fee-for-service basis. Amount of charge is based on income.
SUPPORTING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
- Homemaker
- Nutrition Education
- Health Screenings Outreach
- Telephone Reassurances
- Advocacy
- Senior Picnics and Fall Health Walks
- Information & Referrals
- Educational Programs
- Day Trips
- Volunteer Opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS (CCSP)
* Persons must meet the level of care / functionally impaired criteria. An initial assessment is conducted by a registered nurse to determine appropriateness for services. Care plans are developed and approved by individual's private physician. * Persons must be eligible or potentially eligible for Medicaid under program guidelines.
* Persons can be adequately served through community based services within program cost limits.