Monday, November 7, 2011

Aging and Human Services Partners For Livable Communities

Partners for livable communities in cooperation with the MetLife Foundation have identified 11 core components planners can focus on to make their city a place where people want to grow old. The 8th core component is Aging and Human Services. Planners should consider:

A single entry point for access to both public and private services.

There is affordable in home support services (http://www.homecarepath.com/) that enable older adults to live independently.

Independent transitional counseling service is available to come to the seniors home when a more structured service is needed .

An inpatient advocate is available for hospital treaments and procedures that require over night stay.

Local government, public social and health services, and private area aging organizations meet on a regular basis.

Law enforcement and city employees are familiar with available community resources that serve seniors.

Elected officials facilitate business models that assist seniors to live independently and continue to contribute to their community.

Home Care Path http://www.homecarepath.com/ a leading senior care service in south central Wisconsin. Choose from:
In home staffing for elders
Inpatient advocacy for safe successful hospital stays
Transitional counseling when a more structured service is needed
Downsizing home contents when stuff matters
Help to pack and ship with gift giving season
Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an in home interview. Valueing home and human life.

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