Information & Assistance Program
LifeSpan
Resources, Inc. provides information and assistance
to persons 60 years of age or older and persons
with disabilities in Clark, Floyd, Harrison and
Scott counties.
OFFICE
HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The
Outreach office in Scott County is open Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CONTACT
NUMBERS
Clark and Floyd Counties 812-948-8330
Harrison County 888-948-8330 Toll Free
Scott County 812-752-5457 or 888-948-8330 Toll Free
812-542-6895 TTY
877-641-5826 TTY Toll Free
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
• This Program provides seniors and persons with disabilities options and
answers to questions about In-Home and community based services. These services
help persons remain in their own home as long as possible. Some of the services
are care management, respite care, attendant care, homemaker, home delivered
meals, adult day services, home health aide and transportation.
• The
I& A Program provides assistance to callers
by making referrals to other social service agencies,
home health agencies, and government organizations.
The I&A Coordinator can make contacts on behalf
of a client to help them understand a process,
problem solve or advocate for them.
• The
Information & Assistance Coordinator provides
brochures, pamphlets and resource lists to clients
on most subjects pertaining to issues and concerns
of older adults and persons with disabilities.
These resources will help client’s access
local, state and federal programs. Resource information
is available on the following information and can
be mailed to you per your request.
| Housing |
Housekeeping |
Minor
repairs |
Private
sitter service |
| Transportation |
Nursing
facilities |
Mini-homes |
Home
health agencies |
| Medicare |
Medicaid |
Health
issues |
Social
opportunities |
| Educational
Opportunities |
Senior
Health Insurance Information |
MINORITY
OUTREACH
The Information & Assistance Coordinator provides information to minority
individuals/groups about current resources, services, and job opportunities.
The I& A Coordinator is available to give presentations on various topics
to groups at their request.
REFERRAL FOR HOME CARE
The I&A program is the entry point to receive in-home services and community
based services. This intake process includes gathering the following information:
| Name |
Address |
Telephone
number |
| Date
of Birth |
Medicaid
Number |
Social
Security Number |
| Doctor’s
name and phone number |
Emergency
Contact name and telephone number |
| Services
Requested |
Existing
Health Conditions |
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM DEDICATION TO QUALITY
The I&A Coordinator is certified nationally by The Alliance of Information & Referral
Systems.
INFORMATION
AND ASSISTANCE RELATED LINKS
AARP
Alzheimer’s
Association
Eldercare
Indiana Hoosier
Rx Program
Info Link
National Association
Area Agency on Aging
Medicaid
Medicare
Senior Net
State Information
Center
The Arc of Indiana
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