Elderly Services
The Elderly and Veterans Services Division, utilizing a holistic service delivery approach, empowers elders, veterans of all ages and their families/caregivers to improve their quality of life through supports that promote self-sufficiency and aging in place. Division services include Customer Relations and Senior Services and Community Care for the Elderly.
For Central Intake for all services call: 954-357-6622
Provides a service continuum to functionally impaired adults 60 years of age and older who are at risk of premature nursing home placement.
Services may include:
- Case Management
- Case Aide
- Homemaking
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
- Personal Emergency Alert Systems
- Adult Day Care
- Mental Health Screening and Counseling
- Monthly Caregiver Stipend
- Consumable Medical Supplies
Sliding scale co-payment determined by income.
Provides free assistance to veterans, their surviving spouses, dependents and dependent survivors regardless of age or other status. Services are focused on attainment and/or maintenance of self-sufficiency.
Services Include:
- Fully Developed Compensation
- Service Connected Compensation
- Non-Service Connected Pension
- Aid and Attendance
- Burial Benefits
- Appeals
- Referrals to Community Resources
Customer Relations & Senior Services Section
Serves as the "Welcoming Open Door" for accessing all Division services including:
Services may include:
- Receives all customers to simplify appropriate connections
- Facilitates prompt screening to identify and prioritize customer needs
- Coordinates individualized and appropriate services
- Follows up to ensure timely and integrated quality response by Division and external agencies
- Alzheimer's Disease Initiative:
- Case Management
- Respite Care
- Consumer Directed Care:
- Case Management
- Monthly Care Stipend
EHI – Elder Housing Initiative Program
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Provides a service continuum to functionally impaired, low income adults 60 years of age and older, who are at risk of premature nursing home placement and reside with a full time caregiver.
Services may include:
- Case Management
- Case Aide
- Subsidies for Specialized Services to Assist Caregivers
Alzheimer ’s Disease Initiative (ADI) Program
Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative provides a service continuum to functionally impaired residents, 60 years of age and older who have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia-related diseases who may be at risk of premature nursing home placement. Sliding scale co-payment determined by income.
Services may include:
- Case Management
- Case Aide
- In-Home Respite Care
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Consumable Medical Supplies
- Mental Health Screening and Counseling
Eligibility qualification criteria for the services provided by this program are determined by factors such as age, diagnosis and availability of funding.
