Topic: Resources for the Elderly A. Overview of Resources 1. What is Elderly Care 2. Nutritional Programs a) Define the program b) Types of Programs c) How does this service provide to local families?

Topic: Resources for the Elderly

A. Overview of Resources 1. What is Elderly Care 2. Nutritional Programs a) Define the program b) Types of Programs c) How does this service provide to local families? d) What populations does this program serve? e) Explain how the services interact with other local resources. f) Give examples on how families are assisted by the program 3. Medical Coverage a) Types of Programs 1. Medicaid 2. Medicare b) How does this service provide to local families? c) What populations does this program serve? d) Explain how the services interact with other local resources. e) Give examples on how families are assisted by the program 4. Transportation a) Types of Programs 1. MTM Non- Emergency Transportation 2. Public 3. Volunteer b) How does this service provide to local families? c) What populations does this program serve? d) Explain how the services interact with other local resources. e) Give examples on how families are assisted by the program 5. Mental Health/ Substance Abuse a) Types of Programs b) How does this service provide to local families? c) What populations does this program serve? d) Explain how the services interact with other local resources. e) Give examples on how families are assisted by the program References

Connolly, J. (n.d.). Finding Transportation Services for Seniors. AgingCare. Retrieved from https://www.agingcare.com/articles/finding-transportation-services-for-seniors 104572.htm

Food and Nutrition Board; Health and Medicine Division; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2016). Meeting the Dietary Needs of Older Adults: Exploring the Impact of the Physical, Social, and Cultural Environment: Workshop Summary. National Programs Addressing Dietary Needs of the Older Population. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379099/.

Health Insurance and Elder Care: Getting the Most from Your Benefits. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/health-insurance/home

Rudowitz, R., Rachel Garfield, R., & Elizabeth Hinton, E. (2019). 10 Things to Know about Medicaid: Setting the Facts Straight.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2019). Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health. HHS Pub. No. (SMA) 03-3824. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/product/ Get-Connected-Linking-Older-Adults-with-Resources-on-Medication-Alcohol-and-Mental-Health-2019-Edition/SMA03-3824