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Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
TestIowa offers free, at home COVID-19 diagnostic testing kits to anyone that is wanting to test themselves for the COVID-19 virus. There are 2 ways to get an at home test:
  • Visit one of the community locations listed on the Test Iowa website to pick up an at home testing kit.
  • Order an at home testing kit to be mailed to your home, for free via UPS, by going to the TestIowa.com website and requesting a kit be sent to your home.
If you have active symptoms, please call the location where you are picking up the test kit when you arrive for further instructions. Please wear a mask inside the pick up location. Once you have a test, go to www.testiowa.com and "activate" your test kit. This links the at home test to you and your phone/email. Follow the test instructions, and once ready, repackage the kit for shipping using the materials provided. You will need to drop it off at a participating UPS store or drop off site, found on the testiowa website. To track your test status, use the tracking number provided with your test kit.

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.

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Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

Website that provides information to parents of children with disabilities. Topics include the following and more:

- Accessibility resources for homes and public places.

- Assistive technology.

- Organizations that focus on specific disabilities and disability rights.

- Emotional and behavioral disorders.

- Early intervention services.

- Financial resources.

- Employment for individuals with disabilities.

- Scholarships for individuals with disabilities.

- Medical needs.

- Transition to post secondary education, employment, and housing.

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.

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Disability Rights Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
ADA Implementation Assistance
Disability Awareness Training
Specialized Information and Referral
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Provides information and assistance to older adults at several sites in the community. Seniors needing assistance with Medicare, housing, energy assistance, Public Aid or other needs are able to meet with and receive assistance from a certified caseworker. Seniors may call to speak with a caseworker or meet with a caseworker in their own home if they unable to come into one of the sites affiliated with Ogle County SIS.

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Senior Housing Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Provides information and referral services to those with disabilities across the state of Nebraska.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Registries

Provides older adults and their caregivers with vital information on available programs, services, and benefits. Professionally trained staff assists individuals with navigating a wide range of resources, including healthcare options, financial aid, and support services. Seniors and caregivers can receive personalized guidance to address their needs and concerns.

Serves as the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center and Area Agency on Aging.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Area Agencies on Aging
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
Free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery.

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.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

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.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

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.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

Categories

Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

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.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides access to a 24 hour helpline with care coordination specialists offering resource referrals, case management and support to Illinois Veterans, family members, or caregivers experiencing emotional challenges associated with PTSD, mild TBI, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Veteran/Military Hotlines
Provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves In court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights.

This office does not give legal advice.

Veterans Home Benefits Guide (Digital)

Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes: www.aarp.org/VetsHomeBenefits


Financial Workbook for Veterans and Military Family Caregivers

A 44-page workbook providing practical caregiving guidance on health, housing, and money management for veterans and military caregivers: www.aarp.org/vmfcaregivermoney


AARP Military Caregiving Handbook

Guide for veterans, service members, and their families that addresses the unique issues faced by military caregivers. Includes information, resources, and checklists: https://www.aarp.org/caringforvets(English) or https://www.aarp.org/cuidarveteranos (Spanish)

Job Search Toolkit

Leverage military service, skills, and experience to navigate a career transition: www.aarp.org/vetsjobtoolkit

Job Center

Learn how to leverage unique skills to drive a career forward: www.aarp.org/vetsjobcenter

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Offers the Veterans family support network, which channels requests for any type of assistance including financial to Legion Posts throughout the United States. Callers are advised to give their home zip code and a call-back telephone number where they can be reached.

Finders/Seekers is a service provided by the National American Legion to help locate veterans: Finders/Seekers VETS P.O. Box 411007 St. Louis, Mo. 63141.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Missing Persons Location Assistance

Helps applying for benefits, information on community resources, and assistance to caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.

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Benefits Screening
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Caregiver Consultation and Support
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides rent assistance to Champaign County households at risk for homelessness due to a temporary hardship. Also provides information and referral to community resources, as well as housing counseling.
Assists individuals in securing needed information and/or services that cannot be offered through the agency.
Helps seniors, individuals living with a disability, and their families by providing referrals to organizations and agencies for needed services and programs.
Provides help with understanding Illinois residents' healthcare choices. Also helps find physicians who accept the Medical Card (Medicaid) and helps in determining what services are covered under Medicaid programs.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Physician Referrals
Parent support and parenting education.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Based Parenting Education