Have looked around but struggling. Any ideas?
2007-06-20 04:27:47 · 9 answers · asked by dididave 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
If you live in the United States or one of the US territories, the answer to this question is as close as your local Area Agency on Aging.
Contacting your Area Agency on Aging is the first step is to find resources that might help you and/or your older relatives, friends and neighbors get answers about services that are available on sliding fee scale based on income or a voluntary contributions basis. These groups also know about activities and options available to older Americans who want to remain active and engaged in life. There are also volunteer opportunities galore for people of all ages who genuinely care about the well-being of older Americans and caregivers of frail elders.
Staff at your local Area Agency on Aging that serves the county where you live know how to listen to seniors and their family members and can provide guidance and advice that may be of great help to you. You can call 1-800-677-1116 toll free to find out the phone number of the local Area Agency on Aging office. When you call the Area Agency office, ask for the person who provides "Information and Assistance" or "Help for Family Caregivers." If you make this call, I am confident that you will find friendly and helpful people.
It's important to know that Area Agencies on Aging aren't selling a particular service, "insurance plan" or other product. The information you'll receive will come from people who talk to seniors and families every day and who will provide you objective information about services and resources.
If you are caring for an older relative or neighbor, you should ask about services that might be available to you as a family caregiver. Some services available are for the seniors' benefit as well as for family caregivers. Area Agences on Aging often sponsor community and in-home services--including meals at senior centers and in-home services that some seniors need to remain at home. All have information about assisted living, residential and nursing home options that are available where you live. And staff know nuances about Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. Many are looking for volunteers interested in receiving training about these topics and others so that more seniors and their families can get quality information from a trusted source.
If you call the Area Agency on Aging and like the help that you receive, let your county elected officials know and tell your members of Congress. Area Agencies don't have big budgets--in fact appropriations for most services funded under the Older Americans Act have not increased significantly in 25 years! You will not be charged for the information you receive, however, a financial contribution of any amount that you might make for the time and assistance devoted to your situation would be very welcomed--and would go toward helping more of your older friends and neighbors and their caregivers.
Hope this helps! Thanks for a great question and for caring! Best wishes and good luck to you!
2007-06-22 11:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sunny Flower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, she might like to go to a senior center for daytime activities. Some places will even pick up the person and take them there and then return them to home. There are also Senior Day Care facilities that have the same services. Senior Day Care may have a fee, but it will be reasonable. Whatever you do, avoid having her watch tv all day. Nothing destroys the mind more than passivity. Keep the mind active. Each state has a Commission on Aging, and some states may call it something different. You might ask her doctor to give you the name of the agency in your state. Call them and ask for a booklet on the agencies and organizations in your area that are available for the elderly.
2016-05-20 10:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a SHAME that in America the older people have to be pushed out and made to live with people their own age and older as though they are diseased. Why are they not allowed to associate with the young and older and all kinds of people. Dont seggregate the elderly. Start your own little group and create activities for the elderly in your own home You would like members of your family to live long and healthy and not have to be concerned about their poor health. When you disapprove of them and look down on them and keep calling them old, they get stressed out and begin to get all kinds of health issues. Create a good home atmosphere, your life will be better for it.
2007-06-22 10:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by spiro goken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Age Concern and Help the Aged. They do a lot for the elderly, lunch clubs, outings, Bingo etc, and will also assist with ensuring that the elderly have all the benefits due to them.
your nearest branch will be in your phone book.
2007-06-20 04:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dogs'r'us 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Senior Services and community senior centers. Both will be good resources for information on what's available. Senior centers are usually free and ask for a donation to cover lunch costs or trip fees and Senior Services often offers free services to those who qualify based on income and they can offer referrals for services if you have financial resources to pay yourself. They are very familiar with all that is available and have helped me a great deal.
2007-06-23 04:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a large city, you will find Senior community centers with activities... lots of them. IF the "elderly" has sight, can read out loud, perhaps they could become a "storybook" leader...a great way of volunteering time.
2007-06-20 06:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in UK. Try age concern or help the aged.. In the area where I live in Essex there are local area community centres which have regular activities for OAP's. There are afternoon sessions of dancing,both modern and old tyme, bingo etc. They also organise coach trips and outings to places of interest.The local council also has an old person centre with a luncheon club daily and other regular activities,like indoor bowls for example.Contact your local council about any facilities they may have. They will also be able to put you in touch with any other organisations in their area.
2007-06-20 06:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have provided some links for you to check out. You will find a lot of help there.
2007-06-21 07:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are all kinds of senior centers around.
2007-06-22 06:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by ducky doo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋