Mail carriers keep a watch on these participants living alone on their routes. These cards may be obtained at nutrition centers, Senior Citizen centers and the Monroe County Office for the Aging. This is a free service. For information, call Lifeline 275-5151. The Volunteer Visitor Program is intended to reduce the isolation and loneliness of the home bound elderly.
Volunteers provide a supplemental support system.
The ECO program provides assessment, short-term problem solving, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and assistance in dealing with Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies, social security, supplemental security income, food stamps and energy assistance. Programs are available which aid families in their finances. Help with budgeting, debt-counseling and monthly bill paying is provided. In addition, consulting for families planning long term care, whether at home or in a facility is available from various community agencies and attorneys. Financial Counseling Service assists individuals and families considering long term care.