Elder Support Programs

Employment

Job placement assistance is provided to job seekers over age 55 through Title V Senior Community Service Employment Programs. Part-time community service employment opportunities are available for low-income residents of Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Pacific County residents age 55 and older.

Peer Counseling

Peer counseling involves trained elder volunteers who assist other elders to cope with grief, loss, and issues that accompany aging, e.g., retirement, loss of income, loss of spouse or partner, illness and disability. Volunteers also provide referral to local services, including Senior I&A.

Minor Home Repair and Maintenance

This service provides repair or modification of eligible, client-occupied structures that are essential for health and safety of the client (e.g., installation of wheel chair ramps and grab bars). Limited housing counseling and moving assistance may be provided when repairs will not attain reasonable standards for safety and health.

Nursing Services

Nursing services are provided to high-risk older people and younger adults with disabilities with medically unstable health conditions, who are enrolled in state-funded programs (Chore, COPES, or Medicaid Personal Care). Services provided include client assessment, advocacy, referral and coordination with health care professionals and other community providers to enhance the overall health of the individual client. The frequency and amount of service is based on individual need defined by eligibility and client assessment.

Intensive Chronic Care Management

Intensive Chronic Care Management is provided to eligible clients with multiple severe and multiple chronic conditions, and includes assessment, coordination with medical and health providers, and appropriate referrals.

Medication Management

Medication management training is carried out by O3A nursing staff, who provide elders 60+ with education and information on safe and effective use of medication (prescription drugs, vitamins and herbs) through seminars and presentations in the home and in group settings in places such as senior centers, assisted living facilities and senior housing.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

Through trained volunteers, individuals receive one-on-one consultation on health insurance plans, advocacy on their behalf with health insurance providers, explanations of billing received, and referral to other appropriate services. SHIBA staff and volunteers conduct numerous trainings throughout O3A’s service region on health insurance benefits with a particular focus on Medicare Plans.

Transportation

Contracted volunteer services is designed to provide transportation for older persons who do not drive, and who cannot access or use public transportation to and from social services, medical and health care services, meal programs, senior centers, shopping and recreational activities.