A network of trained volunteers helps nursing home residents resolve complaints related to nursing home care. Investigates and reports on complaints against nursing homes. Contact area agencies on aging. Transportation for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Financial assistance to help organizations and agencies purchase vehicles for provision of transportation services to older people and individuals with disabilities. Adult Day Care Day services in a group setting for adults who need help with activities of daily living.
Most participants are elderly but programs can serve younger individuals who qualify.
Participants may have physical or mental impairments, need close health monitoring or supervision, or be socially isolated. This program focuses on development of legal resources for older citizens and on legal issues of importance to the aging population. Nutrition Program DHS helps fund local congregate meal and mobile meal programs for elderly persons. Funds are dispensed through area agencies on aging and meal programs are operated by local grantees such as senior centers, churches and activity centers. Foster Grandparents Volunteer foster grandparents work with youth who may have physical, mental or emotional problems or special needs.