The Senior Services Social Worker can assist with:
Assessment of Needs
- Advocacy to help older adults address barriers and help navigate resources
- Information and referral
- Linkage to department services
- Emergency Assistance Program
- Public Health Nursing services
- Behavioral Health Subsidy program
- Medical Lending Closet
- Linkage to department services
Crisis Response
- Collaborate with first responders to provide crisis response in the community
- Follow up with residents following contact with first responders
Assessments and Applications for Benefit Assistance Programs
- Medicaid/SNAP
- Medicare Part D and Subsidy Programs
- Access to Care
- Mobile Dental Clinic
- Benefit Access
- Property Tax Exemptions/ Senior Freeze
In-Home Assessment
In-Home Assessment: Homebound seniors, who are finding it difficult to remain in their homes due to various circumstances, can receive a free private assessment in their home with the Senior Services Social Worker and the Public Health Nurse. Qualifying circumstances include, but are not limited to, decreased mobility, medication management problems, trouble monitoring chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension, transportation issues, meal preparation and family members living far away. Recommendations and resources will be provided.
