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For Seniors
- Adult Protection - Investigates and works to resolve reports of abuse, exploitation, neglect and self neglect of vulnerable adults ages 18 and older.
- Caregiver Support - The Caregiver Support Group provides support information and resources for individuals that are caring for their loved one, parents or spouses. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Respite gives "the gift of time" to individuals taking care of family members at home by providing companionship and supervision to homebound adults. This preventative program also enables the caregiver to remain healthy as well as permits the homebound person to remain at home.
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Works with individuals age 60 and older who are in need of information, resources, and support regarding a variety of issues including: medical, legal, behavior and school issues. Also available is a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group that meets the last Tuesday of every month.
- Health & Dental - A variety of resources including information about Medicaid and Medicare to creating awareness of health concerns for older Americans.
- In-Home Services - Locates, mobilizes and coordinates a variety of in-home supportive services to ensure that the senior client is able to remain in their home, while their physical and safety needs are being met.
- Legal - Gives legal advice, counseling, or representation by an attorney (or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney) to older individuals with economic or social needs through Idaho Legal Aid.
- Low Cost Housing - Provides housing for persons who are 62 or over or handicapped or disabled and who meet income and tenant selection criteria.
- Meals - Congregate Meals provides mid-day nutritious meals at 16 senior community centers. Home Delivered Meals provides mid-day nutritious meals that are delivered from 13 senior community centers to individuals who are homebound.
- Nursing Homes / Assisted Living (Ombudsman) - Advocates and assists in problem-solving for persons at least age 60. Problems, complaints or concerns focus on long-term care issues in nursing homes, and assisted living centers.
- Property Tax Reduction - Reduces property taxes for qualified applicants. The amount of reduction is based on income for the previous calendar year.
- Transportation - Through contracts with seven senior centers, seniors are transported to meal sites and other contract allowed destinations.
