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- Welcome to Council on Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Directory. Here you will find information and resources available for older adults, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in our region. To use the directory, enter a search term in the search box and select a county or area from the drop-down menu, or click on the topics links below the search box.
- If you are looking for information on housing for older adults in our region, click the button below to search our housing database.
- What is included in our resource directory
- Read our external links policy
- To have your organization listed in our Resource Directory, please complete this form and follow the submission instructions. We reserve the right to accept or decline requests at our discretion.
This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
Work, Education and LeisureLearn something, have some fun! Resources in this section will help you find the information you need, whether you want to take a class, find a park, find a job, volunteer, or travel the world.
Resource Directory Results
How to Print your Search Results
To Print a Single Resource – Click the “Print Resource” link within the resource listing to view a printer-friendly page. When the page opens, right-click within the page and select “Print”.
To Print Multiple Resources – First, select specific resources for your list by checking the “Add to List” box next to each resource. Or, to print all the resources shown on the page, check the “Add All To Print List” box. Next, click “Print List” to generate a printer-friendly PDF document. You can then print the document or save it to your computer.
NOTE: Remember to print your list before you leave this page. Checked items will be lost if you leave this page.
Assessing Caregiving Needs
Defining needs is the first step in determining what kind of help and support will best suit your circumstances. First outline your specific concerns. Use the following questions and write out the answers on a sheet of paper.
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What type of help does the care recipient need to live as independently as possible? (Nutrition, legal/financial, health care, supervision, companionship, homemaking, transportation)
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How much money is available to pay for outside resources? Will insurance cover any of the services?
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How much time is required to provide assistance?
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What is the care recipient able to do for him/herself?
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What type of help would family and friends be willing to provide?
Free Caregiver Training and Support
Council on Aging offers free support and training for people who are serving as caregivers for family members, friends or other loved-ones. Click here for more information.
Alzheimers.gov
Description:
Alzheimer’s.gov is a free information resource about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Visit this website to link to authoritative, up-to-date information from agencies and organizations with expertise in these areas. Here you can find links to authoritative, up-to-date information from agencies and organizations with expertise in these areas.
This alzheimers.gov website is part of the federal government’s commitment to help those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) was signed into law in 2011. This law requires the development of a national plan to accelerate research toward treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s, and to improve care, services, and support to people with Alzheimer’s, families and caregivers.
Eldercare Locator
Description:
Through the Eldercare Locator, individuals and their families can get information on services available for older adults nationwide including State and Area Agencies on Aging.
No Time Use Mine LLC Senior Sitting Service and Social Enrichment Program for Seniors and Families
Cincinnati Ohio 45206
Description:
No Time Use Mine, LLC Senior Sitting Service and Social Enrichment Program for Seniors and Families, offers a Non-Medical Sitting, Companion, Respite, light housekeeping and well-being checks. Engage Seniors and families in Social Enrichment Activities and Events in the Community. With the goal of alleviating loneliness, isolation and depression and bringing families together creating a Loveship in the communities.
The services are private pay and can accept long term care insurance,
If you are interested in these services please contact Jonda Proffit at (513)537-2354 or at [email protected]
Safe Return
Turlock 95380
Description:
Safe Return is a nationwide identification, support and registration program for people with Alzheimer’s. Assistance is available 24 hours, every day, whenever a person is lost or found. When missing, Safe Return faxes the registrant’s information and photo to local law enforcement. When found, a citizen or law official calls the 800 number and Safe Return notifies listed contacts. The local Alzheimer’s Association provides support.
Registration
You can obtain a registration form by calling Alzheimer’s Association at: 513-721-4284 or 800-441-3322.