A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

Offers information on support services and benefits available for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents.

Assists Hispanic individuals and families to obtain access to and utilize community resources.

Assists with barriers to services.

Provides Spanish/English translation and interpretation for general and medical needs.

Advocates for the local Hispanic community.

Provides support, information, training, and referrals to unpaid caregivers (age 18+) of Champaign/Piatt County residents aged 60+.

Information about healthy aging, legal rights, access to supplemental services via referral, support groups, and other relevant education and assistance.

Possibilities for respite care included via referral.

Provides an information and referral service that works with clients to identify needs, develop solutions, utilize qualified partners and make the appropriate referrals.

Grief, Loss, and End of Life

Advice for coping with the death of a loved one, arranging funeral services, and making plans and decisions about the end of your life: www.aarp.org/endoflife

What To Do When A Loved One Dies

Practical steps to take in the early days: http://www.aarp.org/afterdeathchecklist

What Happens When Caregiving Ends

Life after caregiving: http://www.aarp.org/aftercaregiving

How to Write a Memorable Obituary

How to pay tribute to the things that made your loved one special: www.aarp.org/obituarywriting

AARP Grief and Loss Community

Online community, connecting experts and other caregivers for advice, tips, and support after loss: www.aarp.org/griefcommunity

Caregiver Survivor Guilt

Guilt and emotional withdrawal: http://www.aarp.org/survivorguilt

Responds to inquiries from people with disabilities, family members, other service providers, the business community, and the general public on programs, resources, and other issues related to disabilities. Strive to answer every inquiry received and refers persons to other resources that may be of assistance.

Questions span a broad range of disability-related topics including, but not limited to accessible housing, transportation, employment services, personal assistants, assistive technology, and accessibility requirements.

Website offering information developed and designed to offer resources related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the form of research, training, special events, tips and techniques, and other information intended for use and application by families affected by autism and professionals in the field.

Information & Assistance: Provides information, assistance, or referrals for seniors, persons with disabilities, and their family caregivers for benefits and services.

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents.

Connects grandparents caring for grandchildren or caregivers looking after aged loved ones to resources and support to help navigate the challenges of being a caregiver.

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

Offers client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:

- Information and referral.

- Comprehensive case management.

- Advocacy.

- Counseling.

- Financial planning assistance.

- Support groups.

- Medical liaison.

- Community education.

Brain injury information and resources available, including advocacy and support groups.

Connects pregnant women or couples, and parents of children ages 0-5, to free family support services.

All services are provided by family support specialists who want to listen, offer knowledgeable advice, and help with resources for parenting success. Every family is approached without judgment and focus on connecting families to the right support services that build confidence in raising healthy, happy kids.

Caring While Working

What to know about employment benefits and the law. Know workplace benefits for caregivers, understand the Family and Medical Leave Act, and build a caregiver community: http://www.aarp.org/workingcaregiver