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RESOURCES AGING RESOURCES IN CENTRE COUNTY WHERE TO FIND HELP WHEN YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER, OR FRIEND, NEEDS INFORMATION ---PAGE BREAK--- IMPORTANT WEBSITES American Society on Aging www.asaging.org Benefits Check www.benefitscheckup.org/ Centre County Office of Aging www.centrecountypa.gov Centre County Senior Center Coalition Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov Medicare, Medicare D, National Nursing Home Comparison www.medicare.gov Department of Aging www.aging.pa.gov Department of Health www.health.pa.gov Department of Human Services www.dhs.pa.gov Department of Insurance www.insurance.pa.gov Social Security Office www.ssa.gov 2022-2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 FORWORD Generally, Americans want to be independent. Independence, however, can become much more of a challenge as we grow older or adjust to a disabling condition. We may experience changes in our lifestyles and in our needs. Most individuals remain healthy and are able to care for themselves while others need assistance in differing degrees to maintain their independence. This resource guide describes a wide range of health, social, and support services available in Centre County. Different needs exist for those who are relatively healthy, those who might have slight impairments, those who are disabled, and those who are totally dependent on others for assistance. This guide is designed to help individuals, families, and friends to choose appropriate levels of support for older persons so that they can continue to live in the community, either in their own homes or in a more protective environment. The Centre County Office of Aging is not responsible for omissions nor does listing in this guide imply endorsement. [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 How to Use This Resource Guide 1. Using the Continuum of Care to determine what level of care might be needed: Independent Self-Care lists Community Resources; Needs Occasional Assistance lists Supportive Services; Needs Frequent Assistance lists Services for Partial Care which may include personal care homes, Needs Total Assistance lists Long Term Care which lists County nursing homes and related guides and services. Items listed alphabetically. 2. First, turn to the Table of Contents 3) and find the resources associated with that level of care. Each service is listed in alphabetical order. 3. Next, read about those services; including the easy to follow definitions of terms. 4. Then, read about the resources one level above and one level below the level needed to help you be more familiar with services available. 5. Now it is up to you. Make some phone calls. Ask some questions. There are many people in the community who care about you and your family. Contact the Centre County Office of Aging at [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED] 6. Try a resource for a month or two. Services can always be cancelled or changed. Continuum of Care (Levels of Care) These levels of care are listed in order from the least amount of care to the most amount of care and are the major sections of this guide. Least Care I. Independent in Self Care Community Resources, (p.3, 6-18) II. Needs Occasional Assistance Supportive Services, (p.4, 18-25) III. Needs Frequent Assistance Services for Partial Care, (p.4, 25-40) IV. Needs Total Assistance Most Care Long-Term Care, (p.5, 41-50) ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 CONTENTS I. Independent in Self Care Community Resources: 6 Community Resources, Frequently Called Numbers—Local 7 Community Resources, Frequently Called Numbers—State and National 8 Centre County Government Office Numbers 9 Community Hospitals/Emergency Medical Services 9 Emergency Shelter 10 Health Insurance Counseling (PA MEDI, Formerly Apprise) 10 Information and Referral 10 Legal Services 11 Low Vision Optometric Services 11 Medical Programs Information 12 Mental Services 14-15 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 13 Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) 16 Senior Resource Centers and Health Information 17 Telephone Equipment 17 Transportation 17 Triad 18 Under 60 Services ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 II. Needs Occasional Assistance Supportive Services: 18 Blind Services 19 Care Management/Service Planning 19 Chore Service 32 Caregiver Support Program 21 Dairy/Grocery Delivery 20 Driver Resources, Senior/Disabled 21 Food Pantries 22 Home Care Medical Supplies & Equipment 22 Housing Authority, Public Housing 21 In-Home Meals (Meals on Wheels, Home Delivered Meals) 24 Independent Housing for Senior Citizens & Disabled Persons 46 Ombudsman 23 Pharmacy Delivery Services 19 Property Appraisal 23 Protective Services 13 Rehabilitation Hospitals 25 Tax Assistance, VITA 25 Telephone Reassurance 25 Veterans Services 46 Volunteer Ombudsman III. Needs Frequent Assistance Services for Partial Care: 31 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Information 31 Attendant Care 33 Assessment 32 Caregiver Support Programs 31 Day Program/Day Treatment 33 Grandparenting Program, Federal ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 34 Home Care Service, Definitions 35 Home Care Service, How to Choose 33 Home & Community Based Services 26-29 In-Home Service Providers 30 In-Home Service Providers Websites 36 Nursing Home Transition Program & Long Term Living Counseling 46 Ombudsman 36-37 Personal Care Homes, How to Choose 38-39 Personal Care Homes, List 40 Respite Care/Caretaker Relief 40-42 Support/Education IV. Needs Total Assistance Long Term Care: 54 Drug Drop-Off Locations 51 Long Term Care Insurance 49 Medicare A, B, & Advantage Plans 50 Medicare D 51 Medicaid & Medigap 52 Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Program 44-45 Nursing Homes, How to Choose 43 Nursing Homes, Information 46-47 Nursing Homes, List 48 Ombudsman 53 PA MEDI Information (Formerly Apprise) 50 PACE/PACENET 52 Spousal Impoverishment 48 Volunteer Ombudsman ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 I. INDEPENDENT SELF-CARE COMMUNITY RESOURCES—LOCAL Frequently Called Numbers (800) 355.6024 Assistance Office (Welfare)(LIHEAP)(SNAP)(Medicaid) [PHONE REDACTED] (800) 441.2555 Attorney General, State College Regional Office [PHONE REDACTED] (Bureau of Consumer Protection) [PHONE REDACTED] Mount Nittany Medical Center [PHONE REDACTED] Big Brothers Big Sisters [PHONE REDACTED] Catholic Charities (800) 494.2500 Community Help Line [PHONE REDACTED] Community Action, Aaronsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Community Action, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] Community Action, Philipsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Consumer Credit Counseling of Northeastern PA (800) 922.9537 [PHONE REDACTED] Housing Authority of Centre County [PHONE REDACTED] PA MEDI formerly Apprise (Health Insurance Counseling) at the Centre County Office of Aging (please make an appointment) [PHONE REDACTED] Rural Development (866) 864.1516 Social Security, State College Office ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 COMMUNITY RESOURCE—STATE AND NATIONAL Frequently Called Numbers (800) 355.6024 Assistance Office (Welfare) (LIHEAP)(SNAP)(Medicaid) [PHONE REDACTED] (703) 276.0100 Better Business Bureau (800) 494.2500 Community Help Line (888) 382.1222 Do Not Call Hotline (877) 382.4357 Federal Trade Commission (Business Complaints) (717) 783.1379 Home Health Care Hotline (888) 687.2277 Legal Hotline for Older Americans (800) 633.4227 Medicare (800) 633.4227 Medicare Fraud and Abuse Hotline (800) 273.TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 237.8255 (800) 225.7223 PACE/PACENET PLUS (800) 274.3258 PA Health Law Project (877) 727.7529 Senior Law Helpline (888) 222.9190 Tax and Rent Rebate (800) 723.3546 SafeLink (A Lifeline supported service, a government benefit program. Only income eligible consumers may enroll in Lifeline.) (800) 772.1213 Social Security, Nationwide Toll Free (800) 995.9581 United Disability Services (800) 827.1000 Veterans Affairs Benefit Information ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 CENTRE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE NUMBERS (800) 479.0050 911, non-emergency number [PHONE REDACTED] Adult Services (Under 60) [PHONE REDACTED] Aging [PHONE REDACTED] Base Service Unit [PHONE REDACTED] Commissioners [PHONE REDACTED] Court Administrator [PHONE REDACTED] District Attorney [PHONE REDACTED] Domestic Relations [PHONE REDACTED] Elections/Voter Registration [PHONE REDACTED] Emergency Management [PHONE REDACTED] Jury Duty [PHONE REDACTED] Jurors Selection for Trial Info Line [PHONE REDACTED] Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, EI, D & A [PHONE REDACTED] Planning [PHONE REDACTED] Prothonotary [PHONE REDACTED] Prison [PHONE REDACTED] Public Defender [PHONE REDACTED] Recorder of Deeds (Military Records) [PHONE REDACTED] Register of Wills [PHONE REDACTED] Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) [PHONE REDACTED] Sheriff (Information about Scams) [PHONE REDACTED] Tax Assessment [PHONE REDACTED] Tax Claim/Collection [PHONE REDACTED] Transportation [PHONE REDACTED] Treasurer (Dog, Fishing, Hunting Licenses) [PHONE REDACTED] Veterans Affair [PHONE REDACTED] Victim Services/District Attorney [PHONE REDACTED] Weights and Measures ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 COMMUNITY HOSPITALS/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 911 Ambulance/Fire [PHONE REDACTED] Centre LifeLink EMS [PHONE REDACTED] Clearfield Hospital [PHONE REDACTED] Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley [PHONE REDACTED] Lock Haven Hospital [PHONE REDACTED] Mount Nittany Medical Center [PHONE REDACTED] Penn Highlands Dubois [PHONE REDACTED] Penn Highlands Huntingdon (800) 521.6110 Poison Information Center [PHONE REDACTED] State College Veterans Outpatient Clinic [PHONE REDACTED] Veterans Hospital – Altoona (800) 490.8505 Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline EMERGENCY SHELTER [PHONE REDACTED] Centre House/Housing Transitions/24 hour Emergency Shelter (800) 494.2500 Community Help Centre (Out of the Cold) [PHONE REDACTED] centre SAFE (Temporary housing for those experiencing Domestic/Sexual Violence and Stalking) For More Shelter Information Contact: [PHONE REDACTED] Catholic Charities [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging (60+) (8:30-5pm M-F) (800) 479.0050 Aging After Hours Number [PHONE REDACTED] Interfaith Human Services (emergency assistance) [PHONE REDACTED] Red Cross (emergency assistance) State College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg ext. 25 [PHONE REDACTED] Salvation Army [PHONE REDACTED] centre SAFE (for abused women) (877) 234.5050 Toll Free Information & Referral 24 Hour Hot Line ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING [PHONE REDACTED] PA MEDI formerly Apprise State Health Insurance Assistance Program Counseling for people with Medicare in – A free service provided by trained volunteers to help Medicare Beneficiaries with questions and problems regarding health insurance. Volunteers can compare existing benefits and available options, assist with enrollments and apply for help. They can also assist with billing issues and appeals. (800) 783.7067 State Toll Free PA MEDI Number INFORMATION AND REFERRAL [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging www.centrecountypa.gov Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] (800) 494.2500 Community Help Line [PHONE REDACTED] Penn State Center for Healthy Aging (800) 753.8827 PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources Helpline LEGAL SERVICES Assistance in obtaining legal advice on managing the long term care clients’ affairs. Issues could include representative payee, power of attorney, trusts, life estate, guardianship, wills, etc. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging (for possible referral) (800) 326.9177 MidPenn Legal Services A telephone advice project to answer questions related to housing and consumer (debt, lawsuits) questions. [PHONE REDACTED] Office of Attorney General (877) 727.7529 Senior Law Help Line See telephone book yellow pages under “Attorneys” for listing of private attorneys. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 LOW VISION OPTOMETRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES Low vision optometrists do not replace your current eye doctor but provide supportive services. Low vision optometrists work with people who have reduced vision even with best corrected glasses. They prescribe special magnifiers, telescopes, lenses, or electronic magnification to help you perform activities of daily living and keep your independence. You may see a low vision optometrist without a referral. [PHONE REDACTED] Marla L. Moon, O.D. Nittany Eye Associates, 428 Windmere Drive, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Tracy C. Sepich, O.D., M.S. Restore Eye Care, P.C. 650 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Gray’s Center Suite 120 Port Matilda, PA 16870 [EMAIL REDACTED] MEDICAL PROGRAMS INFORMATION [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) A free clinic providing medical and dental care and case management services at no cost to low income individuals who live or work in Centre County and have no health insurance. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Help Information about side-effects, dosages, and interactions for prescriptions and over-the- counter medications. And/or contact your pharmacist. [PHONE REDACTED] Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley (800) 842.6026 Free evaluations in the home, physician’s office, or emergency room. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 MENTAL SERVICES [PHONE REDACTED] Penn Highlands Behavior Health Services (877) 341-5845 CenClear: Mental Health Outpatient Services Certified Peer Specialist Services (800) 643.5432 Centre County Can Help Line (Mental Health Crisis) [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Home Care, Nurses [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Help, 24 Hour Crisis (800) 494.2500 Intervention Hotline [PHONE REDACTED] Counseling Ministry [PHONE REDACTED] Grief Support and Information-Koch Funeral Home [PHONE REDACTED] Medi Home Nurses [PHONE REDACTED] Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, EI, D & A: The Base Service Unit [PHONE REDACTED] Mount Nittany Medical Center (Short-term, [PHONE REDACTED] inpatient care) Access to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and drug and alcohol programs. (800) 273.8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline *Press 1 for Veterans Text ‘PA’ to 741-741 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [PHONE REDACTED] Omni Home Care Behavioral Health Program [PHONE REDACTED] and Mediation Resources (800) 643.5432 Suicide Prevention/Centre County Can Help [PHONE REDACTED] The Meadows Center—inpatient care (800) 641.7529 [PHONE REDACTED] Tyrone Hospital Counseling Services—Outpatient Mental Health Counseling [PHONE REDACTED] Veterans’ Hospital – Altoona See telephone book yellow pages “Marriage, Family, Child & Individual Counselors” or ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (PERS), 24-HOUR IN-HOME This is a private pay system to help individuals maintain independence by providing constant communication with an Emergency Response Center. (800) 693.5433 Alert One (800) 338.7114 Automated Security Alert [PHONE REDACTED] CTR Alarm Systems, Inc (Washington PA) (866) 826.7731 Acadian (844) 253.7939 LifeFone (800) 848.9399 Link to Life [PHONE REDACTED] Senior Care 911 (Home Nursing Agency) (800) 921.2008 Valued Relationships, Inc. (VRI) Cares (800) 860.4230 Valued Relationships Inc. REHABILITATION HOSPITALS [PHONE REDACTED] Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley *See pages 26-29 for the In-Home Service Providers who offer PERS. ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 RETIRED and SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) The RSVP staff strives to connect a volunteer’s skills, talents, experience and availability to non-profit programs and agencies that need help. People age 55 and older, especially those who are retired, help meet a wide range of community needs through volunteer service while staying connected to the community and keeping mentally active. RSVP volunteers serve with over 70 non-profit agencies and/or participate in RSVP run programs. Our Goal: Our goal is to help volunteers find satisfying volunteer service placement. Our Mission: To make Centre County a place of community in which senior volunteers lead the way in service to the community in meaningful and impacting ways. How? RSVP matches volunteers with partner non-profit agencies to find a perfect placement for the skills, interests and experience of the volunteers. RSVP members receive a regular newsletter, recognition events, free liability and accident insurance, RSVP provides support for volunteers and is a major advocate for volunteerism in Centre County. RSVP”s Facebook page is updated daily with new opportunities. (Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Retired-Senior-Volunteer- Program) RSVP’s In-house Programs Include: Ø VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): Join more than 20 tax volunteers who become IRS certified to complete tax returns during provided training, and staff five sites in Centre County (Bellefonte, State College, Madisonburg, Boalsburg & Philipsburg), completing and e-filing more than 1,000 tax returns for low to moderate income residents. New ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 volunteer training starts in November. Certification training runs through January. Volunteers serve February through April averaging one four hour shift per week during the tax season. Ø VITA Phone Bank: Work one four hour shift per week from mid-January to mid-April answering calls for appointments with the VITA tax preparation program. On-site training is available. Ø NEXUS Pen Pals: Exchange letters with an elementary student in the Bald Eagle School District. This Program runs October through May and includes five letters, a social meeting at the school, and an opportunity to positively impact a child’s life. New Pen Pals are encouraged to enroll during August and train in September (one hour session). Ø Special Projects: RSVP volunteers gather to perform short term tasks at partner sites all over Centre County. Many hands lighten the load and volunteers enjoy a productive day of fellowship and fun with other volunteers. Special projects include Toys for Tots food collection and gift wrapping, Special Olympics Healthy Athlete venues, Festival of the Trees, 4thFest, United Way Day of Caring, Grange Fair venues, Senior Expo, etc. Ø TTRP (Telephone Touch Reassurance Program): “Reach out and touch someone” with a reassuring phone call. As at TTRP volunteer, you will place a phone call on a regular scheduled basis to reassure your assigned senior that someone in the community is there and cares. Contact RSVP at [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED] and visit our website at http://www.centrecountypa.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 SENIOR RESOURCE CENTERS, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH INFORMATION The Centre County Office of Aging supports six senior community centers throughout Centre County. Services for those 60 and over include: Hot nutritious congregate meals, socialization, recreation and education programs tailored to the participants’ interests, and a range of programs such as health screenings, health and consumer education, computer/technology classes, creative arts, exercise, and other special events which are unique to each center. Promotion of wellness programming is focused on through Health and Wellness, a health initiative through the PA Department of Aging and the Centre County Office of Aging. Anyone age 60 and above is welcome to attend a senior center at any time, however, those who wish to eat a meal must register with their center at least two days in advance. A donation towards the cost of the meal is requested. People attending the centers may attend as frequently or as infrequently as they want. New participants are always welcome to join. Transportation is available to and from each center through Centre County Transportation and is arranged through the center. Two centers are also served by CATA. In addition, scheduled shopping trips and those planned by each center are available. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging—for more information, [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Bellefonte Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Hall Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Active Adult Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] Website: http://www.crpr.org/senior/sr-ctr-main.html [PHONE REDACTED] Penns Valley Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Philipsburg Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Snow Shoe Center – [EMAIL REDACTED] Calendars and menus are available at: CENTRE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER COALITION Volunteers across Centre County providing funding support to all six senior centers. Support is raised via annual membership, raffles, grants, and gifts. ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT Relay Center: The Relay Center enables deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech disabled people to communicate by telephone with hearing people any time of the day or night through the use of specially trained communications assistants. If you are hard-of-hearing or speech disabled and own a TDD: (800) 654.5984 PA Relay Center If you are a hearing person calling a TDD user: (800) 654.5988 PA Relay Center TRANSPORTATION Essential transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping, human service agencies, senior activities centers, pharmacies, and to meet other essential needs related to independent living. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Transportation [PHONE REDACTED] CATA [PHONE REDACTED] CATAGO [PHONE REDACTED] CATARIDE (888) 409.6879 Ride Right LLC [PHONE REDACTED] Centre LifeLink Non-Emergency Transportation (888) 661.7587 Health Ride (MA—Medical Assistance) [PHONE REDACTED] Med Connect LLC (non-emergency wheelchair van) [PHONE REDACTED] ext. 1 Veterans Affairs [PHONE REDACTED] ext. 2 DAV, Transportation for Veterans TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR RESOURCE CENTERS [PHONE REDACTED] Bellefonte Senior Resource Center [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Hall Senior Resource Center [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Region Active Adult Center [PHONE REDACTED] Penns Valley Senior Resource Center [PHONE REDACTED] Philipsburg Senior Resource Center [PHONE REDACTED] Snow Shoe Senior Resource Center TRIAD Centre County Triad is a partnership between the State College Police Department, senior citizens, and law enforcement agencies. Its purpose is to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly and enhance the quality of life for older community members through education, advocacy, and action. Triad addresses issues such as home repair scams, telephone fraud, personal safety, and home security. [PHONE REDACTED] State College Police Department ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 UNDER 60 SERVICES (for low income adults and families) [PHONE REDACTED] Office of Adult Services: Adult Services Case Management (intake and referrals to in-home care services); Basic Needs Case Management, (referrals to food banks, heating assistance, help with medications, etc.); Rental/Mortgage Financial Assistance; and Housing Case Management (referrals to affordable housing.) (877) 550.4227 PA Independent Enrollment Broker II. NEEDS OCCASIONAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BLIND SERVICES (866) 695.7673 Altoona District Office, Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services - Independent Living/Older Blind (Children's and Vocational Rehabilitation) Program(s). Eligibility - Corrected Vision 20/70 (exception made for progressive eye disease). Provides low vision aids and instruction to maintain independence in activities of daily living and mobility. Income guidelines for some services. (800) 622.2842 Harrisburg Office (866) 320.2580 North Central Sight Services, Inc.: Vision guidelines apply, Title XX Income Guidelines. Provides chore, transportation, and life skills. [PHONE REDACTED] Sight Loss Support Group of Central PA ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 CARE MANAGEMENT/SERVICE PLANNING A service for clients with complex problems requiring the assistance of a caseworker to coordinate and plan for community services. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Children & Youth For children under 18 and their families [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Mental Health/ Intellectual Disabilities, EI, D & A For anyone with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or drug/alcohol problems. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Adult Services For adults aged 18 to 59 [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging For adults aged 60+ [PHONE REDACTED] Salvation Army – for the Centre Region Private Independent Care Management [PHONE REDACTED] A Ray of Care, LLC [PHONE REDACTED] Soltis Senior Care Connections Private Independent Personal Property Appraisers [PHONE REDACTED] Donnelly’s Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services [PHONE REDACTED] Room to Breathe Downsizing, Estate Sales, Paperwork Management-No Appraisals See telephone book yellow pages “Appraisers” CHORE SERVICE Provides for the labor involved in the performance of semi-skilled home repairs and maintenance tasks to enhance the health and safety of the individual in the home. [PHONE REDACTED] Community Help Centre – Skills Bank [PHONE REDACTED] DeClutter Program Centre County Youth Service Bureau (by agency referral) (888) 881.2046 InHome Services of Central PA [PHONE REDACTED] Young People Who Care Serves the Philipsburg Area ---PAGE BREAK--- 20 DRIVER RESOURCES, SENIOR/ DISABLED Driver Refresher Classes (800) 222.1469, AAA Driver Improvement Courses For Seniors, Safe ext. 221 Drivingext. 221for Mature Drivers AAA Driver Improvement Classes are two-day, four-hour sessions taught by Certified Instructors. Driver Handicap Placard Information [PHONE REDACTED] Handicap Placard form (MV-145A) available at Centre County (800) 932.4600 of Aging Handicap Placard form (MV-145A) through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Harrisburg Driver Reduced Registration for Retired Person’s [PHONE REDACTED] Reduced Registration form (MV-371) available at Centre County Office of Aging for those making less than $19,200 (800) 932.4600 Reduced Registration form (MV-371) through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Harrisburg http://www.dmv.pa.gov/ (877) 846.3299 AARP 55 Alive Safe Driving Classes Driver safety and more visit http://www.aarp.org/home- garden/transportation/driver_safety/ to find a class offered near you, to register online or to take the class online. (800) 559.4880 Senior for Safe Driving. Visit www.sfsd-pa.com for availability (800) 763.1267 Safe2Drive Visit www.safe2drive.com or email [EMAIL REDACTED] for availability. Driver Assessments [PHONE REDACTED] Valley View Retirement Community X1500 Cognitive Assessment Program: DriveAble is administered by Physical or Occupational Therapists. This touch screen program assesses skills needed to be able to drive safely. [PHONE REDACTED] Medical Unit Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles [PHONE REDACTED] It is the law in the Commonwealth of that all [PHONE REDACTED] physicians and other fax persons authorized to diagnose or treat disorders and disabilities must report to PennDOT any patient 15 years of age or older who has been diagnosed as having a condition that could impair his or her ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. To improve highway safety for everyone, medical reporting assists PennDOT in determining whether those individuals who are applying for a driver’s license or those individuals already possessing a driver’s license are medically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle. Centre County Licensing Center (800) 932.4600 Rockview/Pleasant Gap License and Testing Center, Tuesday thru Saturday 8:30-4:15 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8:30- 4:15; Thurs. 8:30-6:00 Route 26, 1 mile west of Pleasant Gap, 812 West College Avenue *A licensed medical professional has the authority to evaluate and revoke a persons’ driver’s license when there are driving concerns or when it is medically necessary. ---PAGE BREAK--- 21 FOOD PANTRIES [PHONE REDACTED] Bellefonte – Faith Centre [PHONE REDACTED] Centre Hall/Potter Township [PHONE REDACTED] Howard [PHONE REDACTED] Penns Valley Community Action [PHONE REDACTED] Philipsburg (Community Action) [PHONE REDACTED] Snow Shoe [PHONE REDACTED] State College (Food Bank of, Inc.) [PHONE REDACTED] Centre House/24 hours [PHONE REDACTED] Community Help Centre –for Emergency Food 24 (800) 494.2500 hours/day, 365 days/year. [PHONE REDACTED] Office of Adult Services –for additional information (times, days, areas of service.) GROCERY/DAIRY SERVICE Dairy delivered. Includes some frozen items and beverages. (800) 861.MILK Vale Wood Farms, www.valewoodfarms.com [PHONE REDACTED] email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Groceries delivered. Include a 5% additional fee for delivery. [PHONE REDACTED] Weis Markets (Bellefonte, all State College locations, and Philipsburg) Order online, drive to drive-thru pick up window IN-HOME MEALS Hot, nutritious meals are delivered to persons unable to prepare meals themselves. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging –provides noon meals Monday – Friday to areas of the county outside the State College Area School District/Centre Region [PHONE REDACTED] Meals-On-Wheels –provides noon meals plus evening supper Monday through Friday to adults living in the State College Area School District/Centre Region. http://scmow.2stayconnected.com/ (877) 508.6667 Mom’s Meals—2 week supply of meals delivered to the home for reheating. ---PAGE BREAK--- 22 HOME CARE MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT [PHONE REDACTED] American Home Patient (800) 464.2273 Clear Care (800) 472.4352 Dick’s Home Care (800) 867.4412 Home Care Delivered (Incontinent Supplies) (800) 777.6647 Medical Supply, Inc. [PHONE REDACTED] Rose Cologne Center for Barrier-Free-Living-education and guidance regarding design plans. [PHONE REDACTED] T & B Medical (888) 950.0900 See telephone book yellow pages “Hospital Equipment and Supplies” HOUSING Housing Authority Public Housing [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Housing Authority [PHONE REDACTED], ext. 1 The Housing Authority, Beaver Farm Apartments The apartments are located in Bellefonte close to town, schools, and shopping. All the units are three-bedroom. Tenants are selected through waiting list management, and must meet income and occupancy guidelines (families with two children or more) along with tenant suitability standards. All utilities except telephone and cable are included in the rent. The tenant pays 30% of their adjusted gross income or the minimum rent whichever is higher. There is on-site management, on-site laundry, a community room, bus stop, picnic area, and playground. Public Housing is a project-based subsidy (subsidy stays with the project, if the tenant moves, they move without assistance). Applications can be obtained at Beaver Heights Townhomes, 200 Beaver Farm Lane Bellefonte, 16823. Housing Transitions [PHONE REDACTED] Housing Transitions Housing Transitions (HT) is an independent, nonprofit organization providing housing programs and supportive services to those in need throughout Centre County. The mission of Housing Transitions is to assist families and individuals achieve a more independent lifestyle by providing a continuum of effective and well-managed services. http://housingtransitions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5.12.16-Housing-List-w- tracking-sheet.pdf For listing of apartments, see page 24. Contact each building for complete information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 23 PHARMACY DELIVERY SERVICES [PHONE REDACTED] Moshannon Valley, Philipsburg. Monday—Friday CVS Pharmacies in Centre County Rite Aid Pharmacies in Centre County Weis Markets in Centre County PHARMACY PREPACKAGING SERVICES Pharmacy offers Patient Packs of all medications organized into individual packets labeled with medication, day, date and time to be taken. Packs may reduce confusion and risk of medication errors. [PHONE REDACTED] Thompson’s Pharmacy PROTECTIVE SERVICES Protective Services provide the 24 hour, 365 day a year ability to accept Reports of Need for Protective Services; to investigate reports; to assess the needs of clients; and to develop and coordinate the implementation of service plans designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of danger to the client’s person or property. An older adult in need of Protective Services must be 60 years of age or older, must be incapacitated—having one or more functional limitations, must have no responsible caretaker and be at imminent risk of danger to his/her person or property. Types of abuse include: financial, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect by caretaker, self-neglect, exploitation, and abandonment. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging (8:30am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday) (800) 479.0050 Emergency Number (after hours, weekends, holidays) (800) 490.8505 Elder Abuse Hotline /Weather Emergency Referral ---PAGE BREAK--- 24 INDEPENDENT HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS & DISABLED PERSONS Self-contained apartments designed to enhance personal independence, while limiting the need for individual maintenance. Common space and activities often available, and some facilities are equipped to assist with activities of daily living. [PHONE REDACTED] *Arnold Addison Court, State College [PHONE REDACTED] *Bellaire Courts, State College [PHONE REDACTED] *Brockerhoff House, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] *Centre County Housing Authority [PHONE REDACTED] *Centre Estates, Boalsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Court at the Oaks Senior Community, Pleasant Gap [PHONE REDACTED] *Crestside Terrace, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] Decatur Village, Philipsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Deer Creek at Toftrees [PHONE REDACTED] Foxdale Village, State College [PHONE REDACTED] *Fox Hill I & II Apartments, Bellefonte (must be 62) [PHONE REDACTED] *Governor’s Gate Apartments, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] Graystone Court, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] Haranin Enterprises, Bellefonte [PHONE REDACTED] *Limerock Court, State College [PHONE REDACTED] *Lutheran Commons at Pleasant Gap [PHONE REDACTED] *Mount Nittany Residences, State College [PHONE REDACTED] *Park Crest Terrace, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Penns Manor, Centre Hall (800) 735.3068 *Philipsburg Court, Philipsburg [PHONE REDACTED] *Philipsburg Towers, Philipsburg [PHONE REDACTED] *Stonebridge Senior Apartments, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Stone Glenn Apartments, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Terra Sylvan Associates [PHONE REDACTED] Transitions of America at Liberty Hill, Boalsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Village at Penn State, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Village at the Oaks Senior Community, Pleasant Gap [PHONE REDACTED] Village of Nittany Glen, State College [PHONE REDACTED] Westminster Place at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg [PHONE REDACTED] Juniper Village Senior Living at Brookline, State College *Income guidelines apply. Contact individual facility for information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 25 TAX ASSISTANCE [PHONE REDACTED] RSVP, VITA For assistance completing federal, state, and local income tax returns, or completing the PA 1000 Property Tax and Rent Rebate application, please call the AVP Office (press 1 for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, VITA) after January 15, and once your tax documents are secured. You must schedule an appointment for this service by calling the hotline on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM to 4 PM. VITA is available to those with income of $65,000 or less. This service is provided by IRS certified tax preparation volunteers. TELEPHONE REASSURANCE [PHONE REDACTED] RSVP A free service for older adults who could benefit from receiving regular phone calls from a friendly, trusted volunteer. VETERANS SERVICES [PHONE REDACTED] Altoona VA Hospital [PHONE REDACTED], ext. 1 Centre County Office of Veterans Affairs [PHONE REDACTED] Clearfield County Office of Veterans Affairs [PHONE REDACTED] Clinton County Office of Veterans Affairs [PHONE REDACTED] State College VA Clinic [PHONE REDACTED] Veterans Multi-Service Center (800) 827.1000 Veterans Toll-Free Number in [PHONE REDACTED], ext. 2 Veterans Transportation to Altoona III. NEEDS FREQUENT ASSISTANCE PARTIAL CARE The next six pages provide a convenient chart of in-home services. ---PAGE BREAK--- IN-HOME SERVICE PROVIDER Light House Keeping Comp- anion Care [PHONE REDACTED] (888) 946-5017 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (888) 432-1070 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (800) 598-1704 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (717) 247-2944 (888) 294-2748 [PHONE REDACTED] (800) 322-9292 [PHONE REDACTED] (888) 353-3223 [PHONE REDACTED] (855) 762-8395 [PHONE REDACTED] (570) 748-8511 (800) 827-4267 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (724) 590-5139 365 Hospice Adult Transitional Care, LLC Angels Helping at Home, Inc Angels on Call Arcadia Home Care & Staffing AseraCare Hospice Aveanna Healthcare Care of Happy Valley Capital Home Care, Lewistown Care For People, Inc. CareGivers America Centre HomeCare / Centre Crossings Hospice Clearfield Community Nures Comfort Keepers Community Nursing Service of Clinton County Conemaugh Home Health Philipsburg Dedicated Nursing Associates FamilyCare Home Health Agency LLC From The Heart X X X X X X X X X X X X The Centre County Office of Aging is not responsible for omissions nor does listing X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- Personal Care aide LPN RN In-Home Therapy 24 hour Care PERS Hospice Medicare Certified X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X in this guide imply endorsement. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chore X X X X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- Light House Keeping Comp- anion Care IN-HOME SERVICE PROVIDER (866) 383-4156 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (866) 353-7650 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (888) 478-6227 [PHONE REDACTED] (800) 445-6262 (800) 248-1740 [PHONE REDACTED] Grane Hospice Care Home Helpers Home Instead Senior Care Homewatch Caregivers Houck Home Care & Cleaning In-Home Care Services In Home Services of Central PA Kindred Hospice Medi Home Health & Hospice Penn Highlands Health Care Private Care Resources, Inc. Sun Home Health United Cerebral Palsy UPMC Home Healthcare of Central VNA Health System Private Duty Willow Tree Home Health Care X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X The Centre County Office of Aging is not responsible for omissions nor does listing X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- Personal Care aide LPN RN In-Home Therapy 24 hour Care PERS Hospice Medicare Certified X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X in this guide imply endorsement. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chore X X X X X X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- 30 In-Home Service Provider Website Listing: 365 Hospice www.365hospice.com AseraCare Hospice www.aseracare.com Capital Home Care, Lewistown www.capitalhomecarepa.org Caregivers America www.caregiversamerica.com Centre Home Care, Inc./VNA www.vnacns.com ClearCare Nursing Service www.clearcarecorp.com Clearfield Community Nurses www.communitynurses.org/ Comfort Keepers www.comfortkeepers.com/office-551 Community Nursing Service of Clinton County www.vnachi.com Conemaugh Home Health www.conemaugh.org Grane Hospice Care www.granehospice.com/ Houck Home Care and Cleaning www.houckcareandcleaning.net Home Instead Senior Care www.homeinstead.com/centralpa Homewatch Caregivers www.homewatchcaregivers.com In-Home Care Services www.in-homecare.net/ In Home Services of Central PA www.inhomeservicesofcentralpa.com Kindred Hospice www.kindredhospice.com Medi Home Health www.msa-corp.com/ OMNI Home Care www.omnihomecare.net/ Private Care Resources, Inc. www.privatecareresources.com/ Sun Home Health www.sunhomehealth.com/ United Cerebral Palsy www.ucp.org/ VNA Health System Private Duty www.vnacentralpa.org/ ---PAGE BREAK--- 31 ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SERVICES Education and guidance services for care partners for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias. (800) 272.3900 Alzheimer’s Association Greater Chapter Help Line or www.alz.org [PHONE REDACTED] M.I.N.D in Memory Care [PHONE REDACTED] Soltis Senior Care Connections ATTENDANT CARE Personal care provided on a part-time basis to anyone over 18 with a disability which interferes with self care in day-to-day activities. Consumers who receive attendant care services can remain in the program after age 59. (877) 550.4227 PA Independent Enrollment Broker (PA IEB) (877) 371.1110 Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy – 18 to 59 (877) 646.4663 Allied In Home Services – 18 to 59 years [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging – 60+ years (866) 619.6405 Community Resources for Independence - 18 to 59 years [PHONE REDACTED] UCP – 18 to 59 years DAY PROGRAM/DAY TREATMENT Day Program services for adults provide a program of activities within a protective non-residential setting for individuals who are not capable of full- time independent living. Also provides respite to care partners. [PHONE REDACTED] Base Service Unit – Partial Hospitalization age 18+, can provide special services for persons with developmental, disabilities who live in nursing homes. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging [PHONE REDACTED] Skills of Central – 16 to 65 years Physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled/ vocationally oriented training. [PHONE REDACTED] Sunny Days Adult Daily Living Center ---PAGE BREAK--- 32 Caregiver Support Program (CSP) The CSP provides five categories of supportive services to Caregivers of older adults with functional deficits, individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or other related disorders, as well as grandparents and other relatives aged 55 and older who are raising grandchildren or caring for adults with disabilities. Written broadly to provide flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of Caregivers, these supportive services include: • Information: Providing information to Caregivers about available resources. • Assistance: Referring and linking Caregivers to available services support groups). • Caregiver Training: Empowering Caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles. • Respite Care: Providing Caregivers with a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities. • Supplemental Services: Providing, on a limited basis, items or services designed to help complement the care provided by Caregivers. Reimbursement A Caregiver can be reimbursed no more than $600.00 per month for Supplemental Services or Respite Care. The amount a Caregiver is reimbursed depends on household income. For example, if a Caregiver submits $200.00 in Supplemental Services and has reimbursement rate of 50%, they would be reimbursed $100.00. There is a lifetime of the Caregiver benefit for Durable Goods and Home Modifications that will not exceed $5,000.00. Once this amount is gone, the Caregiver may not access additional funds for Home Modifications or Durable Goods. For example, if a Caregiver submits receipts for a reimbursement for a Home Modification that is $4,000.00 and has a reimbursement rate (based on household income) of 40%, the Caregiver would be reimbursed $1,600.00. The Caregiver would then have $1,000.00 available for any additional Home Modifications or Durable Goods. ---PAGE BREAK--- 33 ASSESSMENT [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging – for more information concerning the Caregiver Program Assessments are completed by a Care Manager every six months for the Caregiver and every year for the Care Receiver. During these visits, the Caregiver and Care Receiver must be present. A copy of the annual household income of the previous year is requiring annually. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Home and Community Based Services are available to older adults who have been assessed and determined to have a need for help with personal care or who need other help to stay at home. A care manager will help the consumer identify an agency to provide care and will arrange for assistance with payment for the care if the consumer is financially qualified. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging ---PAGE BREAK--- 34 HOME CARE SERVICES Definitions Home Health Aide/Personal Care Services through home health agencies include personal care, bathing, and assistance with dressing, exercises, assistance in ambulation, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Medicare will cover these services if the client is receiving skilled care from a nurse or physical therapist. Funding for services may also be available through the Office of Aging on a fee scale basis or private payment for services. Home Nursing Care Services through home health agencies include observation and evaluation, teaching and training the client/family, therapeutic exercises, catheter care, administering medications, and skin/wound care. (Medicare covers these services IF certain conditions are met.) Funding for services may also be available through the Office of Aging on a fee scale basis or private payment for services. Home Therapy Services Services covered by Medicare include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and supplies and appliances. Other services such as audiologic screening and in- home lab testing can be provided by community agencies. Not all home care agencies provide all services that a client may need in the home. Methods of payment also vary in different agencies (see middle two sections.) Palliative Care Specialized medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. Hospice Services Management of terminal illness and provision of support and bereavement care for the family as well as the patient (see middle two sections for listings). ---PAGE BREAK--- 35 HOME CARE SERVICES, HOW TO CHOOSE The following are questions to ask to determine if the agency provides all the service you need at the least cost to you. Information is also available on the Internet at www.medicare.gov under search tools. Is the agency certified by Medicare and will it accept Medicare and Medicaid payment? Medicare certified agencies must bill clients. Certification also means the agency meets Medicare standards. Is the agency licensed? Licensure means the agency meets Department of Health standards. Does the agency provide the type of service needed? An individual may need one or more services, i.e. nursing, physical therapy, homemaker/home health aide, chore service, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc. Not all agencies provide all services. Is the agency’s staff qualified and supervised? Staff should have licensure or certification in their field. The supervisor should visit and evaluate service regularly. Will a professional worker visit, evaluate my needs, discuss service to be provided and method of payment? The professional worker should visit, assess your needs, discuss who would provide what service, when and for how long, and discuss the cost and how it is to be paid. You should receive a written care plan. What happens if I have an emergency or my caregiver is not available? You need to know what to do if you have an emergency outside the agency business hours. You also need to have a back-up plan if your scheduled caregiver is not available. ---PAGE BREAK--- 36 NURSING HOME TRANSITION SERVICES AND LONG TERM LIVING COUNSELING The Nursing Home Transition Program promotes consumer choice in long term living services. Family, Social Services, or nursing home residents may contact the Centre County Office of Aging to have a counselor discuss the full range of home and community based services available and to give guidance and support in making an appropriate choice within those options. The hope is that consumers will avoid unnecessary long term nursing facility stays and have a higher degree of satisfaction and quality of long term living services. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging – for more information PERSONAL CARE HOMES Adults live in a residence where food, shelter, assistance with personal care, management of medications, and 24-hour supervision is provided. In some instances, a State subsidy is available for low-income individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria. Not all Personal Care Homes accept the State subsidy. How to Choose a Personal Care Home The following are general categories to consider when selecting a Personal Care Home. Remember, a Personal Care Home is not a nursing home. Schedule a visit to the Personal Care Home. During your visit, ask to see or question the following: Certificate of Compliance issued by the Department of Human Services This insures that you are considering a licensed facility. Centre County Office of Aging - for listings outside Centre County or: www.dhs.pa.gov Keyword: Personal Care Homes. ---PAGE BREAK--- 37 Questions for Choosing a Personal Care Home A Typical Room Is there enough space for your belongings? Can the doors and windows be secured if you desire? Can you bring special furnishings (i.e. rocker, dresser, night stand, etc.)? Will you be by yourself or share the room with one or more resident? If you will be sharing a room, ask to meet your prospective roommate. Fire and Safety Equipment Are there fire extinguishers readily available for use? Have they been serviced and in working order? Is there an evacuation plan for emergencies? Socialization/Recreation Are there scheduled group socialization and recreation activities (i.e. church groups, religious services, parties, etc.)? Can you have private gatherings? Is there a specific place for such gatherings? A copy of the House Rules Are there restrictions on having visitors or leaving the home for visits (short or long) with your family and friends? Is there a specific wake up and bed time? What about pets? Will you have access to a telephone, TV, etc.? Can you have your own telephone, TV? Will you be responsible for all costs incurred for private telephone and TV services? Is there a procedure for dealing with complaints? Can you live with these rules? The Current Week’s Menu Are the meals well balanced? Do you like the majority of the foods on the menu? When are meal times? Tell the admissions person of any special diet restrictions you may have. Personal Care Services What assistance can you expect with your personal care? Is there a bathing schedule or can your request assistance with bathing as you require it? If you need one, is there a hairdresser or barber available? Can you continue to see your own physician? Will transportation be provided to appointments or is there a fee? Will your laundry be done as a part of your fee or a service or is there a separate fee? How is the cost of medication covered? How are medications managed? A Contract/Agreement for Services (Room, Board, Services) Can you afford the fee? Do you understand the terms of the agreement? What arrangements for payment are available? Most important, talk to several residents Ask how they like living at the Personal Care Home, what they like most and least. ---PAGE BREAK--- 38 The Centre County Office of Aging does not provide recommendations on any long term living facility (for PCH or Nursing Facility). PERSONAL CARE HOMES [PHONE REDACTED] +Celebration Village at Nittany Valley 150 Farmstead Lane State College, PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] +Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield 1300 Leonard Street Clearfield, PA 16830 [PHONE REDACTED] *Eagle Valley Personal Care Home 500 Front St., P.O. Box 8969 Milesburg, PA 16853 [PHONE REDACTED] +Foxdale Village 500 Ave. State College, PA 16801 [PHONE REDACTED] +Harmony at State College 121 Havershire Boulevard State College, PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Rt. 220, Box 319 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 [PHONE REDACTED] *The Heights at Windy Hill Village 250 Dogwood Drive Philipsburg, PA 16866 [PHONE REDACTED] Juniper Village Senior Living at Brookline 1900, 1930, 1940 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 *Accepts State Supplement **Accepts Limited State Supplement + Secure Locked Units Available ---PAGE BREAK--- 39 [PHONE REDACTED] +Juniper Village at Brookline Memory Care 610 W. Whitehall Rd. State College, PA 16801 [PHONE REDACTED] *Schreffler Manor at the Oaks Senior Community 200 Rachel Drive Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 [PHONE REDACTED] The Village at Penn State 160 Lion’s Hill Rd. State College, PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] **Wynwood House at Greenhills Village Personal Care Community 301 Farmstead Lane State College, PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] **Wynwood House at Nittany Valley Personal Care Community 294 Discovery Drive Boalsburg, PA 16827 [PHONE REDACTED] **Wynwood House at Penns Valley Personal Care Community 122 Wynwood Dr. Centre Hall, PA 16828 [PHONE REDACTED] *Wynwood House at Salem Hill 424 Heckman Cemetery Rd. Spring Mills, PA 16875 [PHONE REDACTED] **Wynwood House at State College Personal Care Community 2350 Bernel Rd State College PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] *Fulmer’s Personal Care Home 201 Woodward Ave. Lock Haven, PA 17745 [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging - for listings outside Centre County or: www.dhs.pa.gov Keyword: Personal Care Homes. ---PAGE BREAK--- 40 RESPITE CARE/CARETAKER RELIEF Temporary caregiving services provided for an individual when the primary caretaker needs time away from caregiving. This care is provided in-home or in an alternative location for a short stay. See: Day Program/Day Treatment – page 31 In-Home Service Providers – pages 26-29 Nursing Homes List – pages 44-45 Personal Care Boarding Homes List – pages 38-39 [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging SUPPORT/ EDUCATION [PHONE REDACTED] ACAP-Centre County (Adult Children of Aging Parents) ACAP supports adult-child caregivers as we care for aging parents and for themselves. ACAP community provides information, resources, support and community for those caring for a loved one. Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] or find them at http://acapcentrecounty.org/ Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month 5:30-7:00pm Active Adult Center Nittany Mall Space #990, 2901 E. College Ave State College, Pa 16801 Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ACAP.centrecountypa On Instagram at acapcentreco ---PAGE BREAK--- 41 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Groups [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 PM at Covenant Methodist Church, 44 West Main St., Lock Haven, PA 17745 Contact Person: Fran Decker, MSW email [EMAIL REDACTED] Covenant Café (Early Stage Alzheimer’s Activity Group) meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-3 PM at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 West Main St., Lock Haven,17745 Contact Person: Fran Decker, MSW [PHONE REDACTED] Second Tuesday of every month from 1PM to 2PM (800) 272.3900 Virtually. Call to be emailed the Zoom link. State College, PA Breast Cancer Support Group [PHONE REDACTED] Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00PM to 7:30PM Virtually or email for location Join email list: [EMAIL REDACTED] Facebook group named "Breast Cancer Survivors". Send message to Michelle Huerbin to join at [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 42 Coping with Loss Support Group [PHONE REDACTED] Meetings are held the second Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm and fourth Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm 438 W. Front St. Clearfield PA 16830 Grief & Loss Support Group For an updated listing of local Grief/Loss support groups: www.griefconnection.org TIDES Inc TIDES is meeting in person - first and third Thursdays from 6-7:30pm at Mount Nittany Middle School. Starts in September and ends in May. TIDES also have a virtual group the second Thursday of every month from 6:30- 7:30pm. Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Parkinson’s Disease Groups [PHONE REDACTED] Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 1:30PM to 2:30PM Foxdale Village 500 East Marilyn Ave. State College, PA 16801 Sight-Loss Support Group [PHONE REDACTED] Sight-Loss Support Group of Central PA meets on the second Thursday of each month at Mt Nittany Residences in the community room. Meeting 11:30AM-1:00PM and a free lunch is provided. The name of the group is 2nd Thursdays. Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Website: www.slsg.org ---PAGE BREAK--- 43 IV NEEDS TOTAL ASSISTANCE OR CARE LONG TERM CARE When more services are needed than Personal Care can provide, Long Term Care Facilities provide the next level of care. NURSING HOMES The Department of Health licenses nursing homes to provide nursing facility services. Admission to a facility and subsequent care is based on a doctor’s orders and can be performed only by or under the supervision of skilled medical personnel. Nursing facility services may offer rehabilitation therapy, nursing rehabilitation, extensive and special care such as IV therapy, care for pressure ulcers, tube feedings, terminal illness, dialysis, need for frequent doctor visits, etc. Services are provided to residents with impaired cognition, behavior problems and reduced functional abilities in activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as bed mobility, toileting, transfers, and eating. ---PAGE BREAK--- 44 How to Choose a Nursing Home In choosing a nursing home, the most important thing to consider is the quality of life a resident will have. If possible, make several visits to the facility at different times of the day. Question the home’s administrator and director of nursing about the admission process and the contact. Speak to the local Ombudsman for more information to help you make a decision. Following are some important things to consider when selecting a facility. Information about facilities is also available at www.medicare.gov- Nursing Home Compare- allows you to consider different criteria when selecting a nursing facility and at www.dsf.health.state.pa.us Appearance and General Atmosphere Does it have a homelike atmosphere? Pleasant? Attractively furnished and decorated? Do residents have some personal items in their rooms? Is the lighting appropriate? Are the residents well groomed and neatly dressed? Are the rooms clean and comfortable? Are the grounds well care for? Are there outdoor areas residents can use? The Nursing Staff Are the nurses and staff friendly and courteous? Do they show a caring, positive attitude? Do they respond quickly to calls for assistance? Rehabilitative Services Does the home have special services that meet your needs? Short-term and extended care? Postoperative and chronically ill therapy? Physical therapy? Speech and audiology? Respiratory therapy? Latest equipment? Professional, licensed therapists? Financial Considerations Is the home certified for Medical Assistance- Medicaid-and Medicare? What services are included in the basic fee? Does the contract between the resident and the home clearly state costs, date of admission, services to be provided, discharge and transfer conditions? What is the facility’s policy on holding a bed during hospital stays, etc? ---PAGE BREAK--- 45 Recreational Therapy/Activities Program Individual and group activities? Social events? Holiday celebrations? Arts and crafts? published activities calendar? Does the facility work with community groups such as pet therapy or Scouts? Is there a residents’ council? Dietary Services Does the facility offer nutritious and appetizing meals? Snacks? Registered dietician? Special diets? Good kitchen facilities? Are meals served in the dining room? Hand feeding? Spiritual Programs Regular religious services? Which denomination? Bible Study? Positive, uplifting atmosphere? Counseling sessions? Staff chaplain? Security Is the facility safe? Fire resistant? Meets or exceeds fire safety requirements? Are there fire drills and around-the-clock safety procedures? Handrails in the hallways and grab bars in the bathrooms? Easy for residents in wheelchairs to maneuver? Toilets convenient to rooms? Other Considerations Does the home have a good reputation and references? Does it use physical or medical restraints? Does the local ombudsman visit regularly? Are private areas available for residents to visit with visitors or doctors? Is the facility convenient for family or friends to visit? Is there an odor problem? For more information www.medicare.gov For more information and to compare nursing homes www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html ---PAGE BREAK--- 46 CENTRE COUNTY NURSING HOMES [PHONE REDACTED] # +Anthony House at Foxdale Village 500 E. Ave. State College, PA 16801 [PHONE REDACTED] +AristaCare @Hearthside 450 Waupelani Dr. State College, PA 16801 [PHONE REDACTED] + Centre Care Wellness and Rehabilitation Services 250 Persia Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 [PHONE REDACTED] # Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation & Skilled Care 1950 Cliffside Drive State College, PA 16801 [PHONE REDACTED] # The Village at Penn State 160 Lion’s Hill Rd. State College, PA 16803 [PHONE REDACTED] Windy Hill Village Health Center 100 Dogwood Dr. Philipsburg, PA 16866 SURROUNDING COUNTIES NURSING HOMES [PHONE REDACTED] Epworth Manor 951 Washington Ave. Tyrone, PA 16686 [PHONE REDACTED] Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home Route 220, Box 319 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 [PHONE REDACTED] +Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehab. Center 700 Leonard St. Clearfield, PA 16830 # Does not accept Medicaid + Secure Locked Units Available ---PAGE BREAK--- 47 [PHONE REDACTED] Ohesson Manor 276 Green Ave. Lewistown, PA 17044 [PHONE REDACTED] Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center 30 Fourth Ave Curwensville, PA 16833 [PHONE REDACTED] Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont, PA 17845 [PHONE REDACTED] Susque View Home Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 22 Cree Dr. Lock Haven, PA 17845 [PHONE REDACTED] +Valley View Retirement Community 4702 Main St. Belleville, PA 17004 [PHONE REDACTED] Westminster Woods at Huntingdon 360 Westminster Drive Huntingdon, PA 16652 [PHONE REDACTED] William Penn Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 163 Summit Dr. Lewistown, PA 17044 # Does not accept Medicaid + Secure Locked Units Available [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging – for listings outside Centre County or http://sais.health.pa.gov/commonpoc/nhLocatorie.asp ---PAGE BREAK--- 48 OMBUDSMAN The Ombudsman Program was established in 1965 by The Older Americans Act. The Ombudsman (Swedish for “citizen representative”) acts as a mediator who seeks to resolve concerns made by, or on behalf of, people who are consumers of long term care services. The program honors and respects each individual’s right to quality of life, as that individual has defined it. Because of this acknowledgement, the program is resident driven, meaning that the Ombudsman can only act with resident approval. The Ombudsman works with residents to promote their quality of life and encourage self-resolution of problems so that residents can maintain the highest level of independence they are capable of. The program also reduces the social isolation many people experience when living in long term care facilities by attempting to reach the 60% of residents who do not receive visitors. VOLUNTEER OMBUDSMEN In the mid-1990s, decided to incorporate volunteers into the Ombudsman Program. After participating in a comprehensive training process, volunteer Ombudsmen are qualified to visit residents in long term care facilities. A volunteer Ombudsman inquiries about the quality of care an individual receives, listens to their concerns, and advocates for that individual when necessary. Volunteers assist residents in seeking self-resolution, act as educators to ensure residents are aware of their rights and provide a visible presence in long term care facilities. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging – Ombudsman ---PAGE BREAK--- 49 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW MEDICARE Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-State Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.) It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Local Social Security Administration Offices take applications for enrollment. - Part A (Hospital): helps cover inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities but not custodial or long term care. It also helps cover hospice care and home health care if certain criteria are met. Most people get Part A coverage without having to pay a premium because they or a spouse paid Medicare taxes while employed. - Part B (Medical): helps cover medical services like doctor’s services, outpatient care, and other medical services that Part A doesn’t cover. Part B is optional, but if a beneficiary wants to have other coverage –Medicare Advantage or Medigap-- they must be enrolled in both Part A and Part B. It has a premium that is deducted from the beneficiary’s Social Security benefits check. - Medicare Advantage Plans: (sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C) include HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations), PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations) and PFFS (Private Fee For Service.) This option combines Medicare Parts A and B and private insurance companies approved by Medicare provide this coverage. Generally one must see doctors in the plan, or, in the case of PFFS, doctors must be willing to accept the plan’s payment. ---PAGE BREAK--- 50 - Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage): may help lower prescription drug costs and is available to everyone who has Medicare Part A and/or B. Part D is optional and there is usually a premium. Those who decide not to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when first eligible may pay a penalty if they choose to join later. These plans are run by companies approved by Medicare. The two ways to get this coverage are either to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that adds drug coverage to the Original Medicare Plan or join a Medicare Advantage plan (such as an HMO or PPO) that includes prescription drug coverage as part of the plan. Some individuals do not need a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan because they already have drug coverage that is creditable – as good as or better than Part D. Out-of-pocket expenses for Part D plans include copayments/coinsurance, coverage gap expenses and copayments/coinsurance in catastrophic coverage. Plans may have a yearly deductible and also have formularies (lists of drugs covered.) If someone qualifies for extra help paying for drug costs, there won’t be a coverage gap and other costs will be less. To compare plans go to www.medicare.gov under search tools. [PHONE REDACTED] PA MEDI (formerly Apprise) at the Centre County Office of Aging (please make an appointment) (800) 783.7067 Statewide PA MEDI Hotline PACE/PACENET: Prescription Benefits for Older This PA Lottery funded program may help lower prescription drug costs. Eligibility criteria: 65 years of age or better, resident for at least 90 days, not eligible for Medicaid prescription benefits and are under the following income guidelines—PACE, single $14,500, married $17,700; PACENET, single $33,500, married $41,500. PACE/PACENET wrap around other prescription plans. Apply by paper application, on the web or by phone (800) 225.7223. ---PAGE BREAK--- 51 LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE: This type of insurance policy is designed to cover long-term care expenses in a facility or at home and usually covers medical and non-medical care to help with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, using the bathroom and eating. Neither Medicare nor Medigap will pay for these expenses which can range from $25,000 to well over $50,000 per year. Many people begin paying for care out of their own pockets, but soon become impoverished and turn to Medicaid. Long Term Care Insurance generally pays a fixed dollar amount per day for care. Premiums can be very expensive (from hundreds to thousands of dollars per year) depending upon the age of the policyholder and the benefits selected. This type of policy is one way to protect assets, but it is not for everyone and policies should be reviewed carefully before purchasing. [PHONE REDACTED] PA MEDI (formerly Apprise) at the Centre County Office of Aging – for unbiased information about Medicare, Medigap HMO’s, and Long Term Care Insurance (please make an appointment). MEDIGAP: refers to non-group policies that supplement Medicare. They are private insurance policies that are regulated by federal and state law and are designed specifically to complement Medicare’s benefits. Benefits are standardized, and they pay most, if not all, coinsurance amounts and may also provide coverage for Medicare’s deductibles. MEDICAID: refers to the Medical Assistance Program, a state government health insurance program for persons with limited income and assets. Medicaid recipients must go to health services providers that participate in the program, and most health care costs, including premiums, deductibles and coinsurances, are covered for dual eligibles (persons who have both Medicare and Medicaid). Dual eligibles are assigned to a Medicare Part D plan for prescription drug coverage. Medicaid can also pay for nursing home expenses and community based services if certain conditions are met. [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Assistance Office –for more information (800) 355.6024 about Medicaid. ---PAGE BREAK--- 52 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM The Department of Human Services is required to recover the Medical Assistance – MA – costs paid to certain individuals who have died. These costs are recovered from the assets of the person’s probate estate. This affects individuals 55 and older who died and had received MA benefits for: public or private nursing facility care; residential care at home or in a community setting; any hospital care and prescription drug services provided while receiving the aforementioned care. (800) 528.3708 Estate Recovery Hotline – for more information (800) 692.7462 Human Services Helpline SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT LAW The Spousal Impoverishment Provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Act of 1988 provides for special financial relief for married couples who lived together and are faced with high medical bills as a result of one of them being admitted to a nursing facility. This act significantly relieves the financial burdens for these couples by requiring, within specific guidelines and financial limits, the protection of income and resources for the spouse in the community. This is accomplished by permitting the institutionalized spouse who is eligible for Medical Assistance – MA – to give some of his/her income and resources to the community spouse up to specified limits, without affecting MA eligibility. Upon admission to a facility, a Resource Assessment Form outlining all financial resources must be completed to protect the maximum amount of a couples resources permitted under the law. Applications for MA can be made at the same time, at a later date or not at all as there is no obligation to apply. For more information about Medicaid and the Spousal Impoverishment Law contact the Admissions Director or Social Service Director of the Nursing Facility OR: [PHONE REDACTED] Centre County Assistance Office (800) 355.6024 ---PAGE BREAK--- Notes: 53 ---PAGE BREAK--- 54 MEDICATION DROP BOX INFORMATION AND HOURS The Centre County District Attorney’s Office received a Medication Return Box Grant from the District Attorney’s Association and obtained six additional medication return boxes (drop boxes) for Centre County. The Bellefonte Borough Police Department already had a drop box installed at their location prior to the grant application. In the 2015 Youth Survey, 34.5% of Centre County Youth in 6th to 12th grades stated that they “took prescription drugs from a family member living in my home”. By utilizing a drop box, you can keep unused prescription medications out of the hands of loved ones. Also, dropping your medications off is a safer alternative to throwing them away or flushing them down the toilet and endangering the environment. Keep the medication in its original container and remove the label or mark personal information out with a black pen. Below is a list of all drop box locations and hours where you can dispose of your unused and expired medication. Willowbank Office Building 420 Holmes Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Monday—Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM Centre County Sheriff’s Department 213 East High Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Monday—Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- 55 State College Borough Police Department 243 South Allen Street State College, PA 16801 Monday—Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Ferguson Township Police Department 3147 Research Drive State College, PA 16801 Monday—Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM Friday 8 AM to 4 PM Penn State University Police Department Eisenhower Parking Deck State College, PA 16801 Open 24 hours Bellefonte Borough Police Department 236 W. Lamb Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Monday—Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Patton Township Police Department 3147 Research Drive State College, PA 16801 Monday—Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- 56 INDEX Listed by name followed by page number Alzheimer’s/Dementia Services, 31 Apartments, 24 Assessment, 33 Attendant Care, 31 Blind Services, 18 Care Management/Service Planning, 19 Caregiver Programs, 32-33 Centre County Government Office Phone Numbers, 8 Centre County Senior Center Coalition, 16 Chore Service, 19 Community Hospitals/Emergency Medical Services, 9 Community Resources, Frequently Called Numbers, Local, 6 Community Resources, Frequently Called Numbers, State & National, 7 Contents, 3-5 Dairy/Grocery Delivery, 21 Day Program/Treatment, Adult, 31 Dementia Services, 31 Driver Resources, Senior & Disabled, 20 Drug Drop-Off Location, 54-55 A B C D ---PAGE BREAK--- 57 Emergency Medical Services, 9 Emergency Shelter, 9 Federal Caregiver Program, 32 Federal Grandparent Program, 33 Food Pantries, 21 Frequently Called Numbers, 6-7 Health Insurance Counseling (PA MEDI), 10 Home and Community Based Services, 33 Home Care Medical Supplies & Equipment, 22 Home Care Services Definitions, 34 Home Care Services, listing, 26-29 Home Health, How to Choose, 35 Hospice Care, 34 Hospitals, 9 Housing Authority Public Housing, 22 Important Websites, Inside Front Cover In-Home Meals, 21 In-Home Service Providers, 26-29 In-Home Service Providers Websites, 30 Independent Housing for Older Adults, 24 Information and Referral, 10 I H F E G ---PAGE BREAK--- Legal Services, 10 Levels of Care, 2 Long Term Care Insurance, 51 Long Term Living Counseling, 36 Low Vision, 11 Meals, In-Home, 21 Meals on Wheels, 21 Medicaid, 51 Medigap, 51 Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Program, 52 Medical Programs Information, 11 Medicare A, B, & Advantage Plans, 49 Medicare D, 50 Mental Services, 12 Nursing Home Transition Service, 36 Nursing Homes, How to Choose, 44-45 Nursing Homes, list, 46-47 Ombudsman, 48 O M N L ---PAGE BREAK--- PACE/PACENET, 50 Caregiver Support Program, 32 Personal Care Homes, list, 38-39 Personal Care Homes, How to Choose, 36-37 Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), 13 Pharmacy Delivery Services, 23 Property Appraisal, 19 Protective Services, 23 Rehabilitation Hospitals, 13 Respite Care/Caretaker Relief, 40 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 14-15 Senior Resource Centers, 16 Spousal Impoverishment, 52 State Caregiver Program, 32 Support / Education, 40-42 Tax Assistance (VITA), 25 Telephone Equipment, 17 Telephone Reassurance, 25 Transportation, 17 Triad, 17 Under 60 Services, 18 U R S T P ---PAGE BREAK--- Veterans Services, 25 Volunteer Ombudsman, 48 Websites, In-Home Service Providers, 30 W V ---PAGE BREAK--- For updates and additional information or to be listed in this Resource Book, please call the Office of Aging at: [PHONE REDACTED] or email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Centre County Office of Aging Services includes: Adult Day Program Care Management & Assessment Family Caregiver Support Programs In-Home Meals In-Home Services Information & Referral Legal Services Ombudsman PA MEDI, Medicare Counseling (formerly APPRISE) Preadmission Assessment Protective Services Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Senior Resource Centers: Recreation, Social, & Educational Programs Transportation Aging Mailing Address: Centre County Office of Aging 420 Holmes St., Room 245 Bellefonte, PA 16823 Visit our Website at: www.centrecountypa.gov Funding Sources: Federal Funds under the Older Americans Act and Corp. for National and Community Services; Department of Aging; Department of Human Services; Centre County Commissioners; Other Local Funds; Participant Donations and Fees; The Centre County HOPE Initiative. ---PAGE BREAK--- This Resources Guide is made possible through funding from The Centre County HOPE Initiative and the Centre County Commissioners. Michael Pipe, Chair Mark Higgins Steven G. Dershem This Resource guide is prepared by representatives from the Centre County Office of Aging 420 Holmes Street, Room 245 Bellefonte, PA 16823 Aging: [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] www.centrecountypa.gov 2022-2024