FAQ
Commonly Asked Questions
What Are Long Term Care Services?
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Traditionally, long-term care only meant care provided in a nursing home. Today, long-term care includes medical and non-medical services that are provided in a variety of settings. |
Long term care services include:
| Activities of Daily Living Assessment | In-Home Attendants for People with Disabilities |
| Adult Care Homes | Insurance/Benefit Information & Counseling |
| Adult Day Care—Medical and Social | Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) |
| Advocacy Programs | Interpreter Registries |
| Assisted Living Facilities | Legal Services |
| Assistive Technology Equipment | Mental Health Services |
| Caregiver Training | Nutrition Assessment Services |
| Case/Care Management | Nutrition Education |
| Centers for Independent Living | Outreach Programs |
| Child Care Provider Referrals | Personal Care Services |
| Companionship Programs | Personal Emergency Response Systems |
| Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services | Personal Finances/Budget Counseling |
| Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites | Private Duty Nursing |
| Day Habilitation Programs | Property Tax Exemption Information |
| Early Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities or Delays | Protective Services |
| Food Pantries | Respite Care |
| Food Stamps | Senior Centers |
| Friendly Visiting Programs | Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes |
| Health Care Referrals | Special Education Assessments |
| Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal | Substance Abuse Services |
| Home Delivered Meals | Support Groups/Counseling |
| Home Health Care | Telephone Reassurance |
| Home Maintenance & Minor Repair Services | Transportation |
| Home Rehabilitation Programs | Utility Payment Assistance |
| Hospice | Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Household Safety Education | Weatherization Programs |
| Housing—Low Income, Subsidized & Non-Subsidized | Wellness Programs |
| Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) | WIC |
| Yard Work |
NY Connects Niagara County, Location: 111 Main St., Lockport 14094 Telephone: (716) 438-3030 Fax: (716) 438-4029
Email: NY Connects Niagara County
NY Connects is sponsored by the Niagara County Office for the Aging.
How Do I Determine My Needs?
The type of care you need is determined by the amount of help you need with daily activities, such as:
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If you need help with one or more of these activities, you may need long term care services. Although it may be hard to decide what care and services you want, NY Connects Niagara County can connect you with the resources that can assist you.
NY Connects Niagara County, Location: 111 Main St., Lockport 14094 Telephone: (716) 438-3030 Fax: (716) 438-4029
Email: NY Connects Niagara County
NY Connects is sponsored by the Niagara County Office for the Aging.
Long Term Care Services are provided in a variety of settings:
Some agencies only perform services in one of the above settings while others may offer services in multiple settings. NY Connects Niagara County can provide you with information about where various services are provided, based on your needs. |
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NY Connects Niagara County, Location: 111 Main St., Lockport 14094 Telephone: (716) 438-3030 Fax: (716) 438-4029
Website: NY Connects Niagara County Email: NY Connects Niagara County
NY Connects is sponsored by the Niagara County Office for the Aging.
he following are common means of paying for Long Term Care Services:
When your insurance does not cover the care you need, you may need to find a way to pay for your expenses. |
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NY Connects Niagara County, Location: 111 Main St., Lockport 14094 Telephone: (716) 438-3030 Fax: (716) 438-4029
Email: NY Connects Niagara County
NY Connects is a joint initiative between the Niagara County Office for the Aging and the Department of Social Services.