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Ombudsmen work to assure that residents receive the best possible care and that they are treated with respect and dignity. Ombudsmen work with residents, their families, facilities, community organizations, and other interested parties to address concerns that affect the lives of residents. Ombudsmen listen, provide information and assist residents in solving problems.
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Medicare Part D Re-Enrollment
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Open Enrollment Begins Oct 15th
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For information and assistance on the re-enrollment process call 1-800-738-2256 |
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Enrollment Closes Dec 7th
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Acadia : Evangeline : Iberia : Lafayette : St. Landry : St. Martin : St. Mary : Vermilion
Title III Assessment Services include, but are not limited to:
| Congregate Meals | | | Nutritionally balanced meals served in community settings. | | Elderly Protective Services | | | 833-577-6532 | | Home Delivered Meals | | | Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to homebound, frail and disabled elderly. | | Homemaker | | | Provide assistance with light housekeeping. | | In-home Respite | | | Services provided in the home of the qualifying individual in order to provide a brief period of rest for the caregiver. | | Legal Assistance | | | Legal advice, counseling and representation provided by professional legal service corporations. | | Ombudsman | | | Insure residents of Long Term Care facilities receive best possible care and that their rights are protected and promoted. | | Recreation | | | Providing individual and group activities that promote social interaction and well-being. | | Telephoning | | | Telephone calls to check on older persons. | | Transportation | | | Provide transportation to senior centers, medical appointments, and social service agencies. | | Visiting | | | Visiting in the home of older individuals, providing comfort, encouragement, listening, and fellowship. | | Wellness | | | Services to maintain and/or improve mental and physical well-being (exercise, health screenings, medication management, education, nutrition
education, socialization and recreation). | * Cajun Area Agency on Aging Inc. receives federal funds obtained under various Title programs consolidated under the Older Americans Act. State funds authorized by the Legislature and/or appropriated by the Governor, support elderly services and activities, as well.
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