ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT INC
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Mission Statement
Alternatives promotes the independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families.
About This Cause
The following programs are offered by Alternatives: • Care Coordination works with persons 60 and over. A professionally certified employee visits with each person referred, in their home, to complete a free and comprehensive assessment. Relevant resource information is provided, and we connect individuals to community supports that will assist them in retaining and in maintaining their level of independence and overall quality of life. • Adult Protective Services investigate, and resolves reported cases of abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitation for older adults 60 and over or adults 18-59 with disabilities. • Ombudsman meets with nursing home residents to help resolve concerns or complaints. • Money Management assists individuals with bill paying that includes writing checks, budgeting and balancing checkbooks. Money Management also acts as Representative Payee for clients who are unable to manage their monthly social security income. The Coordinator safeguards client’s money from potential exploitation and provides payment for all monthly bills, actions that can prevent someone from getting evicted as they oftentimes would have been prior to getting assistance from Alternatives Money Management Program. • Caregiver Support offers services, resource and counseling for individuals trying to navigate new challenges in their caregiver role. • Bridges Senior Center is a designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for the lower two-thirds of LaSalle County. It offers options counseling and assistance with benefits registration including Medicare, Medicaid, state supported programs or other available benefits. Bridges normally provides a full calendar of events, classes, and potlucks for older adults.