The Office of Elder Care coordinates the state's long-term care resources and services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Prescription Advantage is a prescription drug insurance plan that assists residents age 65 and older, and younger low-income individuals with disabilities in affording their medications. The plan is based on income level and whether an individual has Medicare or creditable coverage.
The West Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsam is one who speaks on behalf of others. The postion advocates residents' rights and quality care in nursing facilities, personal care homes, residential board and care homes, and similar long-term care facilities; Investigates complaints on behalf of residents about long-term care and services; Monitors the long-term care system and makes appropriate recommendations for improvements
This program provides nursing services to the senior population who, without them, might be institutionalized. Some of the services provided include homemaker services, private duty nursing, adult day care, nutrition, specialized medical equipment, emergency response system, medication administration in assisted living, and respite care.
There are a few ways to qualify for Medicaid when nursing care in a facility or at home is needed. This page explains how to manage finances to access medicaid benefits.
The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living offers a number of health programs to elderly residents. This site helps the elderly, the disabled and their families explore all home care and long-term care options available in Vermont.
This state department offers services and information about aging, health related issues, receiving and providing caregiving services, how to get legal, housing, food and financial help; and support and advocacy for older Oregonians.
The Executive Office on Aging offers a number of health programs to elderly residents. Programs and services include Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaii (SMP Hawaii), the Sage PLUS Program (provides free health insurance information, education, counseling, and a referral service for adults age 60 and older), The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), In-Home and Community-Based Services, and the Family Caregiver Support Program.
This page lists the location and contact information for Delaware's 38 Social Service Centers, where eligibility for Delaware's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, General Assistance, Food Stamps, Child Care and Medicaid programs are determined.
The Long Term Care centers determine eligibility for the Long Term Care Medicaid programs including: Nursing Facility, Chronic Renal Disease, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary and four Home and Community Based Waiver programs (Mental Retardation/Developmental Disability, Elderly & Disabled, AIDS/HIV, Assisted Living).
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SCKAAA) provides funding for a variety of in-home care services aimed at keeping older Kansans in their homes as long as possible. These programs may include personal care, homemaker services, respite care, chore services, and a host of other life supporting services.
