Adult Day Care
Some counties offer various adult day care programs. These facilities care
for patients during the business day. Transportation and the cost of the
day care are the responsibility of the patient. For more information on
adult day cares, call the senior center or human services department in your
county.
Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
CBRFs provide a family-like living environment for persons who cannot remain at
home, but are still somewhat independent. The cost for room and board is
the responsibility of the patient, but Unity can continue care in any contracted
CBRF.
Community Options Programs
This is a county program that offers a variety of services/funds to families who
have a medical and financial need. You may find out more information by
calling your county human services department.
Crisis Centers
Most counties offer a crisis intervention service which will connect you with a
counselor 24-hours a day to help with non-medical crisis situations.
Consult a telephone directory for phone numbers in your area.
Funeral Homes
The telephone directory yellow pages will provide you with a complete listing of
funeral homes in your area. The funeral home staff will be a great
resource to you any time you are ready to begin discussing your plans.
Handicapped Parking Permits
Permit applications are available at the local Division of Motor Vehicles or
your physician's office. The application requires your physician's
signature.
Lifeline
The Lifeline program is available in each county for persons who want to
maintain their independence by living alone but want additional safety and
security. The purpose of the Lifeline program is to link its users to
24-hour assistance through a personal help button that the patient wears.
Contact Lifeline at 800.380.3111. Alternately, contact St. Vincent
Hospital at 920.433.0111 or another local hospital to learn more.
Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
This is a government medical insurance program for persons who meet the medical
and financial criteria. Medicaid may reimburse for medications, medical
supplies and nursing home care for eligible persons. Applications can be
obtained from the human services department in your county.
Mobile Meals
Most counties offer a home-delivered meal program for people who are unable to
manage their own meal preparation. Mobile meals are often available
through the county senior center or local hospital.
Nursing Homes
Unity provides care in most of the nursing homes in your community.
Patients are responsible for payment of room and board. Medicare pays for
room and board in limited cases, such as those patients who are admitted to the
nursing home for rehabilitation and have had a recent rehabilitative hospital
stay. Medicaid is available to pay for nursing home room and board for
patients who meet the financial eligibility criteria. If you are
considering nursing home placement, we encourage you to tour the facility you
are interested in and get your questions answered by that specific nursing home
staff.
Private Caregivers
You have a variety of options available to you if you are considering hiring
private caregivers to help in the home. The cost for hired caregivers who
provide custodial care is the responsibility of the patient/family. Some
senior centers offer caregiving programs. You may check the telephone
directory yellow pages for a complete listing of programs in your area.
Try searching under "Home Health Services," "Senior Centers" or "Aging Resource
Centers."
Senior Centers
Most counties have information and resources available for their seniors.
These agencies may be listed as senior center, aging resource
centers or commission on aging. Call your county program for
further information.
Transportation
There are many companies who provide medical transport. The cost is based
on mileage. Some companies require payment up front. Consult the
"Transportation" section in the yellow pages of your telephone directory for
medical transport companies in your area.
