Lincoln Area Agency on Aging

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Over the years, several hundred residents have benefited from the case management and supportive services made available through CHSP. Currently, over 100 residents of the two buildings receive services.

CHSP has had a high degree of acceptance by the residents since its first days. The
availability of supportive services - housekeeping, personal care, meals, and transportation - along with dedicated case managers, gives residents a sense of security not seen in other senior housing projects. These two buildings are well known by case managers throughout the community as service enriched housing options for low income elders who may otherwise need to move to assisted living or nursing homes.
CHSP case managers are readily available to address health changes, crisis situations, find resources, and respond to changes, such as when the Medicare Drug Plans came into effect.

Resident comments:

"I have been fine until last year when I went to the hospital. I could come back home because of CHSP. I don't have money to pay for all the services myself. People like me need this program. We want to stay in our homes and not be forced to move."

"I take some noon meals offered by CHSP. It means a lot to me to get downstairs to the meals. I enjoy the fellowship of getting to eat with other people. "

"I used the program after a major surgery. I am fortunate that I don't have to use it on an ongoing basis, however it is comforting to know it's there if needed.

Lincoln Area Agency on Aging
1005 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-7070 Toll free In NE 1-800-247-0938
http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/aging/

Burke Plaza residents who received services over the last
10 years pictured with Service Coordinator, Richard Westling

Mahoney Manor residents who received services over the last 10 years
pictured with Service Coordinator, Richard Westling