Community Programs

Adult Day Centers
Provide supervised daytime care in a facility. Services often include meals, medication monitoring, etc. Their purpose is to provide short-term, daytime relief for the family caregiver.

Alzheimer’s Disease Resources
People with significant memory loss problems are said to have “dementia”. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, there are more than 70 causes. Memory loss is difficult for the patient, but also especially hard on families. Fortunately, support services are available.

Cancer Resources
Information and support services available for persons with cancer and for their family members.

Cardiac Resources
Information and support services available for persons with heart disease and for their family members.

Care Management
Coordinates care for persons who have difficulty taking care of themselves. Arranges for community programs and local assistance.

Diabetes Resources
Information and support services for persons with diabetes.

Elder Abuse
Services available to protect seniors who may be in danger because of physical, verbal, sexual, or financial abuse or neglect and abandonment.

Home Health Care
Nursing care, rehabilitation, medication supervision, and therapeutic services provided in the home by trained nursing staff and home health workers.

Hospice Care
Specialized care for persons who have a life-threatening illness and have chosen to focus on comfort care measures. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team typically comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, a chaplain, and other allied health professionals.

Paying for Long-term Care
Programs that offer monetary assistance, usually for specific purposes (e.g., medical equipment, prescriptions, utilities).

Veteran Services
Persons who served in the armed forces often have access to special support programs available for veterans.