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The Supportive Services Department provides vital programs that allow the older, more frail senior citizens to “age in place” in their own homes as long as appropriately possible.
This is a time intensive and comprehensive process of analyzing a person's needs and resources, then linking them to a full range of appropriate services. Care management maximizes a supportive milieu of services for both the older person and their families. Services are provided by professional gerontological staff.
To aid individuals having emotional difficulty coping with activities of daily living, professional counseling services are provided by a licensed professional M.A., M.F. C.C. with an extensive background in gerontological issues. Support Groups and Counseling are also available for adult children of aging parents who are dealing with aging issues in the extended family.
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This program is an adjunct to the professional services to home-bound senior citizens. Specially trained volunteers under supervision of professional staff, make routine in-home visits to provide counseling, friendship, support, and socialization enhancing the “aging in place” mission.
The telephone reassurance program provides daily contact with home-bound individuals who live alone to monitor their well-being and activities of daily living.
These provide individual, family counseling, and support groups and training for caregivers by a licensed professional. These services reduce stress, and provide caregivers the tools and knowledge to effectively support their dependent loved one. Our respite programs also provide the caregivers much needed time away from their responsibilities to attend their own needs and activities.
Consumer Education, Support Groups, Braille Instruction, Visual Aids, Home Modification, Computer Training and Recreational Activities are but a few of the services that promote further independence for adults of all ages.
This program is designed for individuals who suffer from Alzheimer's, memory impairment, post stroke, or other conditions of frailty or chronic conditions that may require constant supervision. The program provides socialization and cognitive stimulation through activities of art, crafts, music, etc., in a warm, supportive environment. This special program often delays or prevents certain debilitating aspects associated with disorders of the very frail elderly.
This program refers qualified, in-home service workers to individuals with functional disabilities who may have difficulty in doing everyday housework and household maintenance. The goal is to assist people in remaining in their homes and continue independent living.
Here is a multilevel program services that links individuals to opportunities and services available throughout the Los Angeles County area.
Components of this program include:
| • Assistance with forms |
| • Financial and benefits counseling and advocacy |
| • Information and referral |
| • Benefits application |
| • Durable power of attorney |
| • Legal assistance |
| • Tax preparation |
| • Winter energy assistance |
Aging awareness and consumer education seminars are offered regularly for seniors and their families allowed for informed decisions on quality of life issues. Plus, Supportive Services provides guidance to local housing options that maximize a senior's resources with housing needs and service.
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