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For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance
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Care Management
Note: Care Management These programs develop plans for coordinated care of
individuals who, because of age, illness, disability, or other difficulties
are unable to arrange for services on their own behalf. Services include assessment of needs,
coordination of needed services, and monitoring/follow-up of services to
determine their effectiveness. Only non-profit care management agencies are listed below.
The National Association of
Professional Geriatric Care Managers provides a registry of private
pay care managers with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and
elder care at www.caremanager.org. Community Care Management Corp. Multi-program,
private non-profit agency that helps people in ·
Community Care HIV/AIDS Program
(CCHAP) CCHAP provides
care management to persons in ·
Linkages Program Linkages care
management serves adults (age 18+) with disabilities who require some
assistance to live independently. Linkages cannot serve persons who are
eligible for ·
Multipurpose Senior Services
Program (MSSP) MSSP provides
social and health care management to assist persons age 65+ to remain safely
at home. Clients must be Medi-Cal eligible without a share of cost, and at
risk for institutionalization. Case management,
practical assistance, emotional support, drop-in center, referral and
information, food vouchers, transportation, rent and utilities assistance.
HIV/HCV counseling and testing, syringe exchange, HCV support groups, client
socials. For any person affected by, living with or at risk for HIV/HCV in Caregiver Respite & Support Note: Respite Services for Caregivers Provides
supervision and care of clients while the usual caregiver receives a break. Note: Also see section “Disability
or Condition Specific Supports: Cognitive & Memory Loss” for other
programs that may be of help to those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or
a similar condition. Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (RCRC) 141 Stony Cir., Services to
assist caregivers of older, frail individuals, or to assist older caregivers
of people of any age who have disabilities. Also provides counseling and
support for family caregivers of adults with brain impairments. Helpful
factsheets and links at website: www.redwoodcrc.org. Provides symptom
and supplemental management and respite at no cost to families dealing with
life threatening or chronic illness. See www.rcms-healthcare.org. Note: Home Health Home visits by
medical professionals (such as registered nurses, physical/occupational/speech
therapists) and social workers for those unable to leave home to receive
these services. Prescribed by a doctor and
paid by medical insurance subject to policy limitations. Adventist Health Home Care & Phoenix Hospice 100 Sanhedrin Cir., Willits........................................................... 459-1818 Toll-Free............................................................................ 800-606-9596 Home health
services as well as hospice services for individuals with less than 6 months
to live, including RN, PT, OT, ST, HHA, MSW, chaplain services, volunteers.
By physician referral. Mendocino Coast District Hospital Home Health Provides a full
range of skilled health care and social services. By physician referral. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Assists clients
in remaining safely in their own homes. Helps locate, hire, train, and
supervise in-home care providers who assist with tasks the clients aren't
able to perform themselves (e.g., bathe, dress, clean house, grocery shop,
etc.). Eligibility: Medi-Cal eligible, 65+ or legally blind
or disabled by Social Security standards, disabled children. A Family Friend Homemaking
chores, personal care, escort and shopping, protective supervision, respite,
social reassurance, and end-of-life care. Nurse-owned, licensed, bonded and
insured company. 24-hour service. All care and services supervised by RN Care
Manager. Free in-home assessments and free Mediplanners. See www.afamilyfriend.net. Andersson Caregiver Group Homemaking chores,
personal care, escort and shopping, meal planning and prep, and
transportation to medical appointments. Free in-home assessments.
Service area: coastal area from Elk to Cleone (sometimes Mendocino Caregivers Homemaking
chores, personal care, escort and shopping. 24-hour service. Free
in-home assessments. See www.californiacarellc.com. Mendocino Nursing Services Services by
Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses including but not limited to
physician ordered injections and medications, respiratory and wound care, and
pain control management. (Sister agency to Mendocino Caregivers.) See www.californiacarellc.com. Nason Caregivers Network Homemaking chores, personal care,
escort and shopping, respite and end-of-life care. Service area: Elk to Sequoia Senior Solutions, Inc. A full employment agency certified
by CAHSAH (California Association for Health Services at Home). Provides
services by certified companion aids; caregivers are trained, supervised,
bonded and insured. Free in-home assessment and safety check. See www.SequoiaSeniorSolutions.com. Community Resources Connection (CRC) Provides
“neighbor to neighbor” help for seniors, disabled adults, youths and other
residents of the coastal area between Sea Ranch and Manchester including
simple handy person services, errands, and
transportation; general information about providers in the service area. See www.crconnection.org. Senior Companion Program Low-income senior
volunteers provide individualized attention to frail, homebound elders in
Ukiah or Willits. Program recipients must be referred by an agency. |
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