Assists individuals and families with Medicare problems and other health-related concerns. Trained staff help link older persons and their families to specific community services. In-home Services Assistance with personal care and daily tasks, homemaker and home health aide, visiting and telephone reassurance, chore maintenance, and supportive services for families of elderly victims of Alzheimer's and related diseases. Legal Services Are provided to identify legal problems and legal service needs of older persons. Linkages Provides four levels of services ranging from in-depth information and referral to ongoing case management.
Linkages serves elderly and younger functionally impaired adults at risk of institutionalization.
They do not represent the facility. Ombudsmen are required to exercise oversight of skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, board and care homes, and other adult care homes. Ombudsmen are guaranteed access to facilities and must maintain strict rules of confidentiality for clients and complainants. Outreach Seek out persons who may be eligible for assistance under SSI, Medicaid, and Food Stamp programs but are not receiving such assistance. The Respite Care program also gathers data on the availability of respite in local communities.