The Long-Term Care Ombudsperson can help resolve conflicts and complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and similar adult homes. The program also promotes policies and practices to improve of quality of life, health, safety, and rights of these residents.
The Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides free and objective counseling and assistance to people with questions or problems about Medicare and other related health insurance.
This site links to many services for the aging such as home & community services, adult protective services, the elder rights program, housing programs, income support, the long term care ombudsman program, assistance selecting a nursing home, local senior centers and more.
PHCA is a preventive health care service to help seniors age 50 and above achieve and maintain their highest level of health and independence. A public health nurse provides basic health screening and counseling.
The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) is a nonprofit advocacy and legal services organization dedicated to serving the needs of low-income people with disabilities in New Jersey. Attorneys and social service advocates assist primarily persons of low income with mobility impairments, mental illness, developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, people living with HIV/AIDS and the frail elderly.
The Division of Aging and Adult Services ensures the provision of services to all older Mississippi residents. Services include transportation assistance, information and outreach, case management, in-home services, adult day care , the Mississippi Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (MICAP), and Medicare assistance.
The Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (DPDAP) is a subsidy program that helps moderate-income Maryland residents who are eligible for Medicare and are enrolled in a prescription drug plan purchase outpatient prescription drugs. This site includes details about enrolling and an application.
There are two nursing care programs in Missouri: Supplemental nursing care (SNC) and Medicaid vendor payments. These programs help to pay for in-patient nursing care at a nursing home facility. Certain eligibility requirements apply for each program. Application form is available online.
Programs of The Idaho Commission on Aging include caregiver support programs, transportation services, in-home services and assistance with Medicare issues.
AL-C*A*R*E Alzheimer's Disease Program provides comprehensive home-care services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related illnesses, including home visits from health aides, social workers and nurse practitioners.
