Care Coordination
 What
is Care Coordination
Care
Coordination connects older people with a variety of services and resources
that they need to stay well and independent.
Services
arranged might include:
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Transportation
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 Help
with bathing
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Housekeeping
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Home Repairs
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Relief for caregivers
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Home-delivered meals
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Assistance in applying
for public benefits
(like Medicaid, fuel assistance)
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 Medical
supplies and equipment
Who is
Eligible?
Care Coordination
services are available to people age 60 and over who need help with
basic self-care (such as bathing and dressing), and who are unable to
obtain needed services and resources on their own.
 Who
can it help?
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People who need a number of services to continue living in the
community.
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People who live alone
and need help in getting the services they need.
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Someone whose family, or
friends live outside the local area.
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People who receive
services from Medicaid or Medicare; but may need additional help.
Is there a cost
for Care Coordination?
Moderate fees are
charged on a sliding scale basis, according to income. The cost of
medical and health related expenses are taken into consideration when
determining a possible fee. People whose income is near or below poverty
level are not charged a fee.
How does Care Coordination Work?
You
may call the Agency on Aging directly, or someone may call on your
behalf. If your request for help can't be answered over the telephone,
with a referral, or by providing written materials about the agency's
services, then basic information (name, address and phone number) and a
brief description of the situation will be collected over the telephone.
A Care Advocate will
visit your home to see what your needs are, and to discuss a plan of
care. The care advocate then drafts a plan of care that details
the services and arrangements that will meet your needs. The care
advocate will evaluate how well the planned arrangements are working,
and make any adjustments that are needed.
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