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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
ELDEREACH
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HELP LINE
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
RESPITE SERVICES
SENIOR CENTERS
TRANSPORTATION
ADULT DAY CENTERS
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for adult day services. The adult center can be a "home away from home." Stimulating and fun activities are provided in a supervised environment. Meals and snacks are available.
Adult day service is designed for adults who have limited opportunities for participating in educational and recreational activities and for their caregivers who need a break.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Our staff are caring professionals who can help you find the answers to the tough questions. They are available to help you and your family learn about services, understand eligibility requirements, and access the services you need and want.
Adults caring for a loved one- a parent, sibling, spouse, best friend, or a grandchild - benefit from caregiver support.
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ELDEREACH
A nurse or a social worker provides the information and assistance you need to make good choices about the community services available to you. There is no charge for Eldereach. Financial assistance may be available for some of the services you choose.
Eldereach can identify the services an older person needs in order to continue living at home safely. TOP OF PAGE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for a 24-hour system that alerts first responders in case of an emergency. Emergency response enables older persons to feel more confident and secure about living at home. TOP OF PAGE
HELP LINE
Call 1-888-238-0831 for free information and assistance on services for persons age 60 and older. Dubuque residents call 588-3970.
You can call Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
We regularly update our database in order to provide current information about elderly services. The information in the database is provided by local organizations. We do not endorse or recommend organizations or services. You need to contact the organization and secure the facts you need to make an informed decision. TOP OF PAGE
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for legal advice, counseling, and representation by an attorney in many types of non-criminal legal matters.
Typical legal issues for older persons can involve:
- Medicaid, Medicare, health care directives, insurance
- Social Security, SSI, VA, and other benefit programs
- Housing and real estate issues
- Consumer issues such as sales solicitations and credit problems
- Wills and estate planning matters
- Guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse
RESPITE SERVICES
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for a trained respite worker to provide respite services in the home in order to allow a brief period of relief or rest for a primary caregiver. Respite service is designed for the caregiver of an older person who is not able to attend an adult day center. TOP OF PAGE
SENIOR CENTERS
Senior Centers provide a variety of leisure-time activities for older persons. The activities may include card games, bingo, crafts, exercise, parties, movies, musical events, dancing, educational programs, health clinics, surfing the Internet, and much more. Events are usually held Monday through Friday. TOP OF PAGE
TRANSPORTATION
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for transportation services. Rides are provided through the local transit operator. TOP OF PAGE