Aging and Disability Resource Center (Information and Assistance) offered at Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties
Provides information, assistance, and initial eligibility screening for services to support seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in assessing their needs, and identifying the most appropriate service provider.
Provides information, assistance, and initial eligibility screening for services to support seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in assessing their needs, and identifying the most appropriate service provider. Helps facilitate access to social service programs and provides follow-up and advocacy to individuals experiencing barriers to services to ensure needs are met. Also conducts community education and outreach for social service providers and private businesses.
Geriatric Transitions offered by Sunrise Services in Mount Vernon
Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility.
Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility. Team supports successful community placements and aims to prevent hospital readmission. Geriatric Consultants work with adults to create a plan based on a detailed assessment that helps both the individual and the facility.
Geriatric Transitions offered by Sunrise Services in Everett
Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility.
Helps adults with challenging behaviors transition from a hospital to a long term care facility. Team supports successful community placements and aims to prevent hospital readmission. Geriatric Consultants work with adults to create a plan based on a detailed assessment that helps both the individual and the facility.
Long Term Care Information and Pathfinder offered by Administration for Community Living
Federal website for obtaining information on Long Term Care (LTC) including options/types of service, general information, costs and insurance, Pathfinder for age or situational consideration guided assistance, etc.
Federal program for navigating the Long Term Care (LTC) services and processes so that the individual may receive any desired help with meeting their personal care needs including getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals. Offers Pathfinder services to help find providers in the area as well as different types of services depending on special circumstances, needs, or demographics.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (Information and Assistance) offered at Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington
Provides information, assistance, and initial eligibility screening for services to support seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in assessing their needs, and identifying the most appropriate service provider.
Provides information, assistance, and initial eligibility screening for services to support seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in assessing their needs, and identifying the most appropriate service provider. Helps facilitate access to social service programs and provides follow-up and advocacy to individuals experiencing barriers to services to ensure needs are met. Also conducts community education and outreach for social service providers and private businesses.
Provides a number of resources, classes, support groups and planning help for people experiencing long-term health issues in East Lewis County.
Offers several different programs and supports that help people take control of their health, manage long-term conditions or health risks, and plan for long-term care.
Individual Health Coaching:
FREE service. Coaching can help with:
- Tobacco Liberation,
Offers Diabetes Wellness Services for those with Diabetes of Pre-Diabetes.
Support Groups:
- Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes Self-Management Support Group
- Bereavement Support.
- Better Breathers Club (Lung Disease)
Free, individual appointments for Consultation and Assistance Related to Long Term Care Planning
Provides assistance to people who are having to plan and make difficult decisions related to long-term care or end-of-life care. Assistance can include:
- assisting with applications for Medicaid,
- support for palliative and end of life care,
- financial review related to long term care payment options,
- information on advance directives,
- assistance related to long term care planning.
Placements, Home Care Coordination, Care Management Advocacy offered at CayCare
Provides a free intake to find the right care solutions. Has nurses, care managers and Placement Navigators to help families make the right decision regarding long term care, home care and other needs. Also has an instructional page for Medicaid.
Provides a free intake to find the right care solutions and support.
Has nurses, care managers and Placement Navigators to help families make the right decision.
Placements may include meeting with a Senior Living Adviser who would help families tour facilities, screen potential home care providers, and provide information on caregiver coping.
Helps families determine where is the best skilled nursing home or rehabilitation facility for their needs.
Helps families identify supported living options or in-home care services, and helps coordinate services.
Home Care Coordination services helps families understand which type of care is appropriate based on their unique needs; such as aging, chronic illness, and disabilities.
The analysis includes a projected cost for care and what services would be beneficial for long term care goals.
Also offers a free care planning support service to help a family identify and agree on the required care needs, and each family remember's role in meeting those needs.
Care Management provides an evaluation of one's ability to function independently.
Care managers can provide medication and treatment management, arrange for any necessary home modification, recommend and manage support services like home care, specialty physicians, and community programs.
May also help schedule medical appointments, accompany those in their care on trips, keeps track of important care-related medical and financial records.
Facilitates ongoing communications with the entire family so everyone is aware and understands the health of the person in their care. Care managers can also provide a placement assessment to an adult family home.
Meets one on one with older adults who need additional support around a transition or change in their lives, such as facing a new health condition, recent move, or change in social network. Helps identify goals and connecting with existing resources.
Provides guidance to individuals to help them make informed choices about supports and services in order to live independently in the community. Focuses on those who need additional support around a transition or change in their lives such as facing a new health condition, recent move, or change in social network. Specialists can meet one-on-one. Works with the individual to explore options that can help them live independently longer in a manner that is safe and meaningful to them. An options counselor can meet with the older adult one on one to:
- Develop a personalized action plan
- Assess and refer to additional resources
- Provide limited assistance in filling out paperwork
- Can provide limited phone-based advocacy to connect client to resources
During visit CANNOT provide:
- Housework
- Errand running
- Personal care services
- Transportation
- Legal representation or advice
Options Counseling offered at Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Provides guidance to older adults and adults with disabilities to help them make informed choices about supports and services in order to live independently in the community.
Provides guidance to individuals to help them make informed choices about supports and services in order to live independently in the community. Works with the individual to explore options that can help them live independently longer in a manner that is safe and meaningful to them. An options counselor can meet with the older adult one on one to: - Develop a personalized action plan - Assess and refer to additional resources - Provide limited assistance in filling out paperwork - Can provide limited phone-based advocacy to connect client to resources During visit CANNOT provide: - Housework - Errand running - Personal care services - Transportation - Legal representation or advice