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ADVOCACY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTER - SENIOR PROGRAM

Otter Tail County Public Health employs a Coordinator on Aging, who is a trained advocate providing assistance to individuals over 60 years of age in Otter Tail County who are in need of services. The Coordinator is available to make home visits, meets with clubs or organizations and by telephone.

1) Provide information about available resources and how to access them for:
Senior Rights
SCAMS/Fraud
Insurance Problem Resolution
Advance Health Care Directive (forms)
Community Resources available that may allow people to remain in their home longer . . .
Skilled Home Nursing Care
Home Health Aide Services
Homemaker Services
Congregate Meals
Home Delivered Meals
Apartments Plus
Homes Plus
Transportation Program
Assisted Living

2) Assessment of older persons needs in Otter Tail County

3) Interaction with public and private agencies to insure coordination of services offered for those over 60.

4) Advocate to introduce and promote changes in stereotypes, legislation and agency policies which impact negatively on the elderly.

5) Provide assistance to Senior Citizens Clubs and groups via informational programs, Senior Center activities and support groups.

The Coordinator on Aging is available and qualified to provide you with information and service at no charge. Please contact:

Coordinator on Aging
Otter Tail County Public Health
560 Fir Ave W

Government Services Center,  MN 56537
Phone: (218) 998-8340
The Advocacy Information/Referral Center is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Older American's Act; administered by the West Central Area on Aging.

 

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