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Our Services and Programs
The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. offers a variety of services that includes and are not limited for various needs of the elderly population. Our staff and many volunteers emphasize positive aging for seniors in our community to help deter premature in-home or nursing care.
Case Management
Trained and licensed. Client centered service that assist the older adult or caregiver with identifying physical and emotional needs and problems through and interview, completes and assessment with the input of the client or caregiver, discusses and develops a plan of services which addresses these needs, arranges and coordinates agreed upon services, and monitors the quality and effectiveness of the services. Case management is a service for actively enrolled clients, provides continuing support and addresses the changing needs of enrolled clients.
Case Managers will provide information and connect the client or care giver with other community resources that will meet their needs.
Outreach
Active efforts to reach target individuals face to face, either in a community setting or in their home. One on one contact is made by identifying their needs and encouraging them to use available resources. The targeted population is sixty years old or older, medically inclined, low-income, socially isolated, minority, disabled and eighteen years of age or older with diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
Information and Assistance
The Resource Department responds to inquires from a person or persons that are requesting assistance on behalf of a person or for themselves, regarding public and private resources and available services. After hours and weekend calls are covered by an answering device which informs the caller of the appropriate contact numbers. Contact can be by letter, phone call or by visitation to our office.
In-Home Services
The agency offers a variety of additional services that includes: Case management, screening and assessment, respite care and supervision, assistance with personal care, housekeeping, pest control, emergency alert response systems, home modifications, meals, companionship, nutrition education, health prevention, chores and information.