Aging Best

Description

Provides temporary relief of care giving responsibilities.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Completed an Agency Registration Form (NAPIS) and Assessment Forms.

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older - Caregiver of Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older. The Caregiver and Individual Needing Care must Live in the Same Home - Service can be Provided through Agency's Vendor Contract

Fees

Voluntary Contribution Requested - Non-eligibles must Pay Full Cost

Intake Procedure

Call, E-mail or Make an Appointment for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Boone County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide temporary relief (respite care services) to unpaid caregivers of the elderly.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for Intake and Authorization - Service Hours Based on Client Need

Required Documents

Must Complete an Agency Registration Form (NAPIS) and Assessment Forms

Eligibility

Eligibility Determined and Service Authorization is Handled by Care Coordinator in each Respective County

Fees

Donations Requested But Optional

Intake Procedure

Meet with Care Coordinator

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Helps residents in long-term care facilities maintain or improve their quality of life by helping ensure their rights are not violated. We act as advocates or intermediary when taking residences' concerns to facility managers for resolution. Ombudsmen can also assist families with concerns, interpret regulations, provide guidance, and assist with in-service trainings for staff. Can also meet with residents on site at nursing homes.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years and Older - Or Asking on Behalf of Someone Aged 60 years and Older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call, Email, Write for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging's mission is to develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and to enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians. Programs offered include: Nutrition program, long term ombudsman program, in home services, paperwork assistance, legal services, assistance with hearing aids, books on tape for the handicapped, health promotion, information and assistance, tax information, transportation assistance, financial counseling, adult day care, respite care, family caregiver support program Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and the Missouri Senior Rx Program.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years and Older - In Some Cases, a Spouse or Caregiver of Someone Aged 60 and Older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for Service

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide Care Coordination to older persons and their family caregivers, including assessment, care plan development, monitoring and assistance in accessing public and private services. Provide assistance with Medicare Part D and Missouri Rx application and enrollment process. Can also advocate for clients experiencing any problems with those programs.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Completed Agency Registration Form (NAPIS) and Assessment Forms - Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, Medicare Card Might be Required to Apply for some Benefits

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years and Older - Individuals Asking on Behalf of Someone 60 Years and Older

Fees

Voluntary Contribution Requested - Non-eligibles Must Pay Full Cost

Intake Procedure

Call, Email, Write for Service - Appointment Preferred

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistance to help individuals and families enroll in a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Basic Family Budget Information - Email Address

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (573)443-5823 or (800)369-5211 to Schedule Appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Boone County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Services offered through the Senior Centers include noon-time congregate meals, home-delivered meals to surrounding communities, social, recreational, and educational activities.

Hours

Meals Served Mon-Fri - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Required Documents

Completed Registration Form with First Visit

Eligibility

Individuals aged 60 years and older - Individuals married to someone aged 60 years and older

Fees

Donations Requested But Optional

Intake Procedure

Fill Out a Client Registration form (NAPIS) at the Center

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Primarily for wills, health care directives, guardianship and conservator issues. No criminal or divorce cases; no consumer fraud or malpractice suits.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Complete an Agency Registration Form (NAPIS) and Assessment Forms

Eligibility

Individuals aged 60 Years and Older - Or Individuals Married to Someone 60 Years or Older

Fees

Voluntary Contribution Requested - Non-eligibles must Pay Full Cost

Intake Procedure

Call to Schedule Appointment - Email or Write to Request Appointment

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Delivery of meals to homebound elderly. Meals are generally frozen and 7 days of meals are delivered once a week.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

Completed NAPIS form

Eligibility

Individuals aged 60 years and older or spouses married to someone aged 60 years and older and unable to prepare meals for self or attend a senior center

Fees

If authorized through MoHealthNet there is no cost - Voluntary contribution requested

Intake Procedure

Telephone to apply - Complete agency information form (NAPIS) to determine eligibility

Languages

English only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide Care Coordination to older persons and their family caregivers, including assessment, care plan development, monitoring and assistance in accessing public and private services. Provide assistance with Medicare Part D and Missouri Rx application and enrollment process. Can also advocate for clients experiencing any problems with those programs.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Must complete an agency registration form (NAPIS) and assessment forms. Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, Medicare Card might be required to apply for some benefits.

Eligibility

Anyone who is 60 years of age and over - Or those asking on behalf of someone 60 years of age or over. Females served, ages 60 to 150. Males served, ages 60 to 150.

Fees

Voluntary contribution toward cost of service is requested - Non-eligibles must pay full cost.

Intake Procedure

- Call, Email, Write for Service - Appointment Preferred

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide Care Coordination to older persons and their family caregivers, including assessment, care plan development, monitoring and assistance in accessing public and private services.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Completed an Agency Registration Form (NAPIS) and Assessment Forms. - Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, Medicare Card may be Required to Apply for Some benefits.

Eligibility

Individuals 60 Years and Older - People Inquiring for Individual 60 Years and Older

Fees

Voluntary Contribution Requested - Non-eligibles must Pay Full Cost

Intake Procedure

Call, Email, Write for Service - Appointment Preferred

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Services offered through the Senior Centers include noon-time congregate meals, home-delivered meals to surrounding communities, social, recreational, and educational activities.

Hours

Meals Served Mon-Fri - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Required Documents

Completed Registration Form with First Visit

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years and Older - Individuals Married to Someone Aged 60 Years and Older

Fees

Donations Requested But Optional

Intake Procedure

Fill Out a Client Registration Form (NAPIS) at the Center

Languages

English Only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Arrange for necessary transportation for the following purposes: non-emergency medical-related services, essential business or nutrition services at senior centers.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Complete an agency registration form (NAPIS) and assessment forms

Eligibility

Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older - Need is Due to Restricted Budget - Priority is given to people who meet Low-income guidelines and medically-related tips

Fees

Voluntary contribution requested - Individuals who do not meet eligibility requirements must pay full cost

Intake Procedure

- Referral required - Telephone, email, or write for service

Languages

English only

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provide information about resources available to older persons and their caregivers, eligibility requirements, tips on selecting a quality provider and printed materials to help make well-informed, sound decisions.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call, Email, Write for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington Counties in Missouri

Geography Served