Protective Services Supportive service is provided to elderly persons who, because of mental or physical disability, cannot manage their own resources or protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation and who have no one willing or able to protect them. Legal Service Services are available to handle a wide range of legal problems confronting senior citizens. When necessary, advice and representation are provided. Excluded are fee-generating cases, wills, divorces and powers of attorney. The relative must be functionally dependent or have chronic dementia and reside with a Care giver.
Financial assistance is available for services and home modifications based on income eligibility.
Senior Centers Senior Centers located throughout the county provide a noon meal and opportunities for recreation, socialization and educational programs. This service investigates, medicates and resolves complaints made by or an behalf of consumers of long term care services, including those persons residing in State licensed nursing homes or personal care boarding homes. Transportation York County residents need to be 60 years of age and over for this service. Handicapped accessible vans are available. Twenty-four hours advance notice is required.