Each COSA assessment, generally conducted in the home, includes questions on the applicants' physical health, functional ability, mental and cognitive functioning, caregiver and other supports, physical environment, and financial resources.
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Adult Daycare Centers provide a protective environment for older adults who are not capable of full-time independent living. During daytime hours, participants can receive supervised care in a supportive, safe, and structured environment. Services may include basic medical services, nursing services, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation, transportation and more intensive personal care but vary by location.
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Adult Daycare Centers reduce stress on full-time caregivers by offering reassurance and time to meet other responsibilities.Please click here to see Adult Day Care Centers under contract with us.
Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals Aged 60 and Older
The Aging Waiver Program is for people 60 years of age and older. Under the program, home and community-based long-term care services can be provided as an alternative to nursing home care. It is called a "Waiver" program because services are funded through a special waiver of certain Medicaid restrictions, allowing payments typically used for nursing home care to be used for in-home services.
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A variety of long term services are available to help you get the care you need to stay at home.
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Home and community-based services describe a range of personal, support, and health services provided to individuals in their homes or communities to help them stay at home and live as independently as possible.
In-Home Services include but are not limited to the following: Adult Day Care, Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, Home Health, Medical, Equipment & Supplies, Personal Care and Respite.
All In-Home services are provided after a COSA assessment to determine needs and eligibility.
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Providing care to a loved one is challenging, demanding and rewarding. COSA's Family Caregiver Support Program is designed to provide emotional and financial assistance to caregivers.
To qualify, the care receiver must live in Delaware County, and be financially eligible. The care receiver must be at least 60 years of age or have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and need help with bathing, dressing, and supervision.
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This program provides daily nutritious meals to home-bound older adults. Hot meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, with cold meals being available for evenings and weekends. Meals are supervised by a Registered Dietician. In emergency cases, home delivery can begin shortly after an In-Home Services Assessment.
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The Delaware County Mental Health Counseling program provides community based counseling services to older adults and/or their caregivers who are experiencing mental health or emotional issues. Services include individual, couples and family counseling.
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Nursing Home Transition is a program that assists individuals to transition from Nursing Homes back in to the community.
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Personal assistance service (PAS) allows you to select the person to provide you with your care. You can elect to receive services through an In-home provider or from someone you know, and that person will be paid through this service.
In order to utilize Personal Assistance Services you must first have had a COSA assessment. The PAS is available as part of your care plan.
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Personal Care is provided to those older adults needing assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom. Services are provided by trained, supervised personal care workers in the older adults’ home according to the individual service plan.
COSA's Protective Services Program investigates confidential reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment of county residents aged 60 or older. Services are initiated to protect victims, stop abuse, and prevent future incidents.
Reports can be made anonymously 24/7 - confidentiality is assured in all cases. If you believe someone is in need of protective services contact COSA at: 610-490-1300. After business hours, please call 610-622-9284.
The primary purpose of respite is to relieve the caregiver by providing supervision for the consumer who cannot be left alone.
If you are receiving services through the Aging Waiver (administered by COSA) or Attendant Care Waiver (administered by Liberty Resources), you may be able to participate in a new and innovative service model where you can design your own spending plan in order to purchase goods and services related to a need identified on your individual service plan. It’s called Services My Way (SMW)
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Shopping assistance services provide assistance to seniors who cannot shop independently, and have no family or friends in the area to help them. Shopping assistance is provided twice a month.