Elder Services Of Berkshire County Inc

Programs: State home care program (served 1,192 clients)purpose is to assist elders in the commonwealth of massachusetts to secure and maintain maximum independence in their home environment. Case managers complete an assessment to determine eligibility (both clinical and financial), develop a service plan, arrange for services from one of the many providers with which the organization contracts, and monitors services on a scheduled and as-needed basis. Services generally include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: adult day health, home health aide, homemaker, personal care, home-delivered meals, personal care and transportation. Eligibility for this program requires a need for assistance for a regulated number of activities or instrumental activities of daily living as well as an income at or below specified guidelines.

community choices program (served 237 clients)purpose is to assist elder in the commonwealth of massachusetts to secure and maintain maximum independence in their home environment. Case managers complete an assessment to determine eligibility (both clinical and financial), develop a service plan, arrange for services from one of many vendors with which the organization contracts, and monitors services on a scheduled as-needed basis. Services generally include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: adult day health, home health aide, homemaker, personal care, home-delivered meals, personal care and transportation. Eligibility for this program requires that the elder be clinically eligible for nursing home placement and be receiving masshealth.

nutrition (served 3,031 clients)meals on wheels - the meals on wheels program provides homebound elders with nutritious meals who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. Meals are deliverd daily weekdays. There are no income guidelines, however there are fraility guidelines. Congregate meals - the contregate meal program provides a nutritious hot meals at a central location. Elders 'congregate' at a local meal site often located in a nearby senior center to eat and socialize. Congregate meals are often combined with recreational and educational activities.

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