Program areas at GCCOA
Partners in care - provides in-home assessments, care management, purchases of in-home and community based services for residents of Greene County, Ohio age 60 years and older. After an in-home assessment, one or more services may be provided including emergency response systems, adult daycare, personal care, homemaking, medical transportation, home-delivered meals, and adaptive equipment such as bath grab bars and benches. Need is the most important 'eligibility' requirement. A financial screen is completed on all prospective clients and a co-pay is billed to those seniors with resources. The organization also assists seniors in contacting and coordinating other needed services with the appropriate agencies.
Outreach and other exempt related activities - provides services to promote independence and quality of life for seniors located in Greene County, Ohio. It also provides caregiver support to family and other caregivers through information calls and website /email inquiries, educational programs, support groups, and respite care. The organization has specialists to help research and apply for the appropriate medicare health plans and part-d prescription plans.
Senior center support - provides grants to senior centers located in Greene County, Ohio to enable them to provide transportation, recreation, education, and other supportive services.