Health Services
These are local health care resources available to seniors.
Adult Day Care Programs
Adult day care programs are for seniors needing a place to stay during the day
because they have dementia or physical limitations and cannot be left alone.
These programs provide purpose and stimulation through planned activities.
Health and Wellness
Alternative health services provide health care based on traditional oriental
medicine. Services can include acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine,
nutritional consultation, and massage therapy.
Associations for Specific Illnesses
Associations for specific illnesses are those organizations that perform
advocacy roles and inform the public about latest research developments and can
provide assistance for specific illnesses.
Counseling
Counseling is a process of therapy and can be practiced in independent practice, community agencies, behavioral health care organizations, hospitals and in the home. Counselors are highly skilled professionals who provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment therapy.
Dental Resources and Services
Dental resources are private, government, and non-profit organizations providing
dental services. Organizations and businesses listed range from private pay to
senior dental assistance programs. Some mobile services offer dental hygiene
care in the home.
Dialysis Services
Dialysis is used to clean individual's blood when one or both kidneys are defective or absent, and to remove excess accumulation of drugs or chemicals in the blood.
Hearing Resources and Services
Hearing resources are private, government, and non-profit organizations
providing hearing services and resources to the hearing-impaired. Listings
include contacts for hearing evaluations, hearing aids, referrals, and hearing
societies.
HMOs and Health Insurance
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) offer senior oriented health coverage,
but are only available in certain metropolitan areas. These managed care health
plans are designed to supplement and enhance Medicare coverage.
Hospices
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a
healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of
their lives with dignity. Most hospices will accept Medicare, Medicaid,
insurance, and private pay.
Hospitals
Hospitals are medical facilities for emergency, medical, and surgical care.
Mental Health Services
Mental health services includes services such as inpatient and outpatient counseling, as well as, information, resources and education on mental health.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies provide prescription services to individuals and their families; many will help review prescriptions and compare costs.
Prescription Programs and Assistance
Prescription assistance resources are private, government, and non-profit
agencies that offer lower cost prescriptions or financial help to pay for
certain medications.
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation facilities specialize in helping individuals recover from
accidents, brain injuries, strokes, and other debilitating occurrences on both
an in-house and outpatient basis.
Respite Care
Respite care provides a period of relief for those giving constant care to an
ill person.
Senior Health Clinics and Physicians
Senior health centers and physicians provide checkups when you're well, treatment when you're sick, immunizations and prescription drugs.
Support Services
Support services are non-profit, for-profit and government organizations that provide support and associated services for specific illnesses and conditions.
Vision Resources and Services
Vision resources are private, government, and non-profit organizations providing
help with vision disabilities. Resources can include vision evaluation, blind
rehabilitation, talking book libraries, and advocacy groups.