WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM?
- Anyone Age 60 and Over
- Adults of any age who have disabilities and are on (or eligible for) Medicare
- Family Members who help their elders with daily tasks
- Friends or Neighbors who are concerned about seniors
WHAT CAN ADVOCATES DO?
- Offer Information and Referral for:
- Housing
- Respite Care and Companionship
- Financial, Legal and Insurance issues
- Health and Safety
- Long-Term Care Consultation
- Other Needed Services
- Determine Eligibility and Help with Applications for:
- Medicaid, Medicare D
- Minnesota Health Insurance Programs
- Energy Assistance
- Food Support and Home Delivered Meals
- Phone Discounts and more
- Help Caregivers to Identify and Meet their Needs
- Make Confidential Home Visits
- Provide Ongoing Contact and Continuing Support
For more information on participating in the Senior/Caregiver Advocacy Program Contact:
Cathy Waldock: call (507) 475-1987 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or write to: Senior/Caregiver Advocacy Program, 545 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
TDD: 1-800-627-2433; FAX: 507-451-7210
FILLMORE AND HOUSTON COUNTIES:
Barb Jilk: call (507) 864-8225 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or write to: Senior/Caregiver Advocacy Program, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971
TDD: 1-800-627-2433; FAX: 507-864-8225
This program is available to all older people, and their caregivers regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Semcac Senior/Caregiver Advocacy Program is funded in part with federal and state monies under a contract with the Southeastern Area Agency on Aging. Local and participant monies also support the program.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To support and empower seniors and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, so that they may remain living safely and independently in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
