Senior and Caregiver Advocacy - Semcac Community Action Agency - Houston County

The program's purpose is to support and empower older adults and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes, for as long as possible. Services include: 

- Assistance with MNsure

- Confidential home visits

- Eligibility Determination and Form Assistance: Help complete forms for county benefits, Energy Assistance (EAP), Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA), Medicare D, home delivered meals, home phone discounts/free cell phones, prescription drug discount programs, and SNAP/EBT program

- Help caregivers identify and meet the needs of the care receiver

- Information and Referral: Offers resources to financial, legal, insurance, health and safety resources, housing, long-term care consultation, resources for respite care, and companionship

- Ongoing contact and support

- Training for caregivers