Top 10 Government Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

1. Medicare.
2. Supplemental Security Income.
3. The Administration on Aging (AoA)
4. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
5. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
6. The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network.
7. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)

What services are available to elderly?

Elderly support services include:

• Home Care.
• Meals on Wheels.
• Personal Safety Alarms.
• Community Visitors Scheme.
• Carer Gateway.
• Continence Assistance.
• Dementia Support.
• Respite.

What can social services do for the elderly?

We can give you advice and recommend support, including:

• making connections with support in your community.
• equipment or home adaptations to support you with daily tasks.
• home monitoring and personal alarms.
• personal care at home – initial CA assessment.
• supported housing options and care homes.

What does the government provide for the elderly?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI is a federal government program that provides a monthly cash benefit for the elderly (age 65 and over), blind, or disabled of any age who have extremely low income and very few resources.

What are the three types of care?

Types of Patient Care

• Primary Care.
• Specialty Care.
• Emergency Care.
• Urgent Care.
• Long-term Care.
• Hospice Care.
• Mental Healthcare.

What is a home for the elderly?

A retirement home – sometimes called an old people’s home or old age home, although old people’s home can also refer to a nursing home – is a multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given.

What is a care package for the elderly?

A care package is a combination of services put together to meet a person’s assessed needs as part of a care plan. The assessment or review is done by a social care professional. It says exactly what that person needs in the way of care, services or equipment to live their life.

How do you get a social worker to help you?

Qualified Social Workers provide free and confidential social work services when you, a family member or carer are dealing with complex health or social needs. You don’t need a Doctor’s referral. Contact SNSWLHD Central Intake on 1800 999 880 or [email protected].

Can I get paid for looking after my elderly mother?

Do you care for your elderly parents? If so, you could be eligible for Carer’s Allowance. This is a government benefit that supports people who provide unpaid care. Caring for your parents can be very rewarding, but it can also place a strain on your finances.

What is considered low income for senior citizens?

So what is considered low income for a senior citizen? According to the Federal government guidelines, a low-income senior is defined as any individual who has attained the age of 60 and has an income of less than $30,000 a year, which equates to about $2,450 a month, or about $80 a day.

How do you get paid for being a caregiver for your parents?

In California, your funding resources include:

• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Program.
• Veterans’ Aid & Attendance Pension.
• Long-Term Care Insurance.
• California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) Act.
• Direct Payment from Parents or Other Family Member(s)

What type of people need carers?

A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.

What are the different levels of care for the elderly?

Senior Lifestyle classifies its levels of care under six different options for senior care services: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Affordable Housing, and Short-Term Care.

What types of specific care might you provide for an elderly client?

By understanding the different types of care available, you’ll find it easier to work out a care plan that suits you.

• Home care.
• Live-in care.
• Overnight care.
• Dementia care.
• Alzheimer’s care.
• Respite care.
• Parkinson’s care.
• Convalescence care.