| | Aging Attendant Care |
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The Aging Attendant Care program provides in-home personal care to persons with physical disabilities. To be eligible, persons must be at least 60 years old and have been previously served by the Department of Public Welfare's Attendant Care Program.
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| | Alzheimer's Disease Information Helpline |
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The toll-free Helpline provides information about Alzheimer's Disease to assist families and their caregivers.
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Helpline:1-800-367-5115 (toll-free) |
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| | APPRISE Program |
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APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help Pennsylvanians with Medicare in regards to their health insurance concerns. Trained volunteer counselors provide assistance with questions about Medicare and provide information about health insurance.
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| | Domiciliary Care Services For Adults |
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Domiciliary care is a supervised living arrangement in a home-like environment for adults who are unable to live alone because of difficulties in accomplishing activities of daily living, in social or personal adjustment, or resulting from disabilities. Area Agencies on Aging are responsible for assessment and placement of residents in domiciliary care homes.
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| | Family Caregiver Support Program |
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The Family Caregiver Support Program assists family members who are caring for a frail, elderly relative living in the same home. Caregivers who reside with younger adult relatives with chronic dementia may also be eligible. Services include financial assistance to purchase services or supplies that assist in caregiving; home modifications; and counseling and education. Eligibility is based on age, an assessment of care needs, and household income.
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| | Long-Term Care Profiles |
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The Long-Term Care Performance Profiles provide information on the quality of nursing homes in Pennsylvania. For more details visit the Department of Health's Nursing Home /Long Term Care Facilities website at www.health.state.pa.us/qa/ltc or call toll-free 1-877-PA-HEALTH (Voice).
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| | Older Adult Day Services Center |
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The Older Adult Day Services Centers provide day care for adults within the community that includes social, recreational activities, and health care services. Eligibility is based on age and an assessment of mental and physical condition.
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| | Ombudsman Program |
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An Ombudsman is available at Area Agencies on Aging to investigate and help resolve complaints made by or for older persons in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and personal care homes.
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| | Options |
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The Options Program assesses need and offers choices to persons who may need long-term care services, provides care management and a variety of in-home services. Eligibility for services is based on age and an assessment of care needs.
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| | PDA Waiver |
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The PDA Waiver provides home and community based services for indviduals 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER as an alternative to nursing facility care. Eligibility is based on age, an assessment of care needs, and income and/or other resources.
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| | Special Health Care Programs |
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Special Health Care Programs helps persons who have disabilities with the cost of health care services such as clinic visits, specialized therapy, medications, radiology, nutritional supplements, and disposable supplies. Eligibility requirements vary by condition served.
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Call 1-800-986-4550 (Voice) or 1-877-986-5432 (TTY) for information. |
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