Resources for Seniors and Their Families

· Educate older adults of the risks of high temperature weather

· Senior Centers open 5 days week

· $50 worth of vouchers to be used at local farmer markets

· Program runs until November 30th

· Currently distributing at Human Services building

o Tuesdays: 8:30am – 11:30am

o Thursdays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

· In home services

o Care management

o Adult day services

o In home meals

o Personal Care

· Caregivers providing assistance to older adults

· Financial reimbursement for supplies and services related to caregiving- respite, wipes, adult briefs, home modifications

· Grandparent/older adult relative caring for dependent children

o Seasonal clothing, baby food/formula, summer camps

· Assessments are completed on anyone 18 years of age or older

· For in home waiver programs and skilled nursing placement

For any of the above programs or help with a senior family member call us at 610-829-4540 or 610-829-4800.

· Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment

· Provide resources and supports to mitigate identified risk to older adults

Financial Exploirtation is on the rise with scams. This guide will help seniors ID these scams and protect their assets. US Senate Fraud Book 2021

Helpful Links

Join a Senior Center

Activities

Volunteer

Free Tax Prep: Click Here or call (888) 227-7669 (Only Available during tax season from January thru April 15th)
Emergency Fuel and Power Assistance: Contact (610) 559-3270 or (610) 829-4800 (Available during the winter months November-March)

TRUALTA (caregiver support tool)

Get access to FREE online educational resources to help caregivers like you!

· Accessible 24/7 365 days a year

· Professional led content specifically developed for caregivers

· Topics include: personal care, brain health, safety, self-care, managing challenging behaviors, and much more!

Senior CHAT: Senior CHAT - RSVP (rsvpoflnc.org) links volunteer callers with seniors for a weekly phone call to help seniors feel less lonely and isolated
SHARE Program
An affordable housing choice that brings together homeowners who want to share their home with home seekers who are loking for housing in exchange for rent, help around the house or a combination fo both.
SHARE (pa.gov) or Contact Alberto Martinez, SHARE Housing Counselor 484-894-2661 Email
ShareCare Faith in Action: ShareCare Faith In Action - Providing a network of caregiving and meaningful volunteer opportunities since 1991 Provides free volunteer services to older adults and disabled persons to enhance quality of life
Property Tax and Rent Rebates: Click Here or Contact your local State Representative
COVID 19 Information: Click Here or Call St. Luke's at (866) 785-8537 or Lehigh Valley Health Network at (484) 864-3270 or (833) 584-6283
Disaster Preparation for Older Adults: Click Here
Ombudsman Program: Resolve complains and issues on behalf of consomers of long-term care services. Call 484-619-3337 (administered by catholic charities).

PA MEDI (PA Medicare Education and Decision Insight) Program: This is a health insurance counseling service for those on Medicare. The request is for a minimum 2 hours per week. To Volunteer call (610) 829-4540 or (800) 322-9269

OMBUDSMAN Program: This volunteer program looks to provide volunteers to find answers and resolve simple problems for adults in the long-term care system. If you are interested please call Bob Olney at (610) 435-1541 x 327 or email: rolney@allentowndiocese.org