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Program Overview
Senior Care Service provides personal care and homemaking services for individuals over 60 years of age. The individual must be a resident of Fairfield County, have one or more functional limitations and need assistance to remain in their own home. In addition, referrals are prioritized. Preference is given to individuals who are 75+ years of age, live alone, are handicapped or in a poor state of health, live in a rural area, are a minority and/or low income. Referrals can be made by anyone including the individual themselves. Care is coordinated by a Registered Nurse and provided by Home Health Aides. A Physician Information sheet is sent to the client's physician every six (6) months to keep them informed of services being provided.
Funding for the program is through Title IIIB of the Older American Act, contracted through the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), Title XX of the Social Security Administration, contracted through the Fairfield County Department of Human Services, Alzheimer Respite Program and local match funds from the Fairfield County Commissioners.
2001 Statistics
Patients Served 64 Units provided 4,874.50
2001 Accomplishments
Did you know that Senior Care Services:
1. Is the only program of its kind in Fairfield County. 2. Provides services at no charge to the client. Donations are accepted.
What is Senior Care Service? Senior Care
Service is available to persons in need of personal care and light
housekeeping assistance to remain in their own homes.
Services include:
Who is
eligi All residents of Fairfield County who are over 60 years of age, ill, handicapped, disabled or confined to their home. Eligibility is determined by:
How often and what kind of service is available? A registered nurse will visit you to ask questions and assess your needs. A certified home health aide will be assigned to provide services based on your needs. Frequency of these visits are determined by the nurse and coordinated with you, your physician and your home health aide. The registered nurse will visit every other month to determine if service is appropriate, assess your health care status, and provide a progress report to your physician as needed.
How can I receive this service?
Referrals are
accepted from:
How is this program funded?
Title IIIB of
the Older Americans Act and State Block Grant monies through the Central
Ohio Area Agency on Aging.
Title XX, the
State of Ohio’s Social Services Program, through federal and state
reimbursement with a contract through The Fairfield County Department of
Human Services.
Local matching
funds required to utilize Title IIIB monies have been provided by the
Fairfield County Commissioners.
Contributions
and donations are gratefully accepted and are tax deductible. Donations from
recipients are encouraged according to ability to pay. (See chart for
guidelines).
No one will be denied service because of inability to make a donation.
Who is responsible for this program?
Senior Care Service is a program under Hospice & Health Services, Inc., a not for profit corporation with a Board of Trustees comprised of local individuals interested in the health needs of the community. It is the policy of the agency to accept referrals and provide service to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex age, national origin, heredity, or handicap. The agency is an equal opportunity employer.
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Senior
Care Service