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SOCIAL SERVICES Available at the Longmeadow Adult Center Staff is available to answer your questions concerning health benefits, information and referral, intervention and counseling in an effort to connect residents with appropriate social service programs. Our Social Service and Health Coordinator provide home visits for residents. Routine monthly social calls are made to our seniors, with documentation of their current status noted. Visits are made to evaluate and assess the needs of our seniors to determine whether a homemaker, home health aide, or any other assistance is needed. Every effort is made to coordinate these services. Contact Linda Collina or Denise Perlaky at 565-4150. TOWN OF LONGMEADOW EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM Residents living alone or disabled may complete a form kept confidential and on file with the Police Department providing emergency personnel with a person to contact in the event of an emergency and who has a key to your home in the event of an emergency. ERRAND RUNNERS Residents unable to use the Longmeadow minibus may request an escort transport volunteer to run an errand, take them to a doctor's appointment, etc. by calling the Senior Center at 565-4150. A home visit by the Health Coordinator or Social Service Coordinator is required prior to participation in the program. FUEL ASSISTANCE Valley Opportunity Council 300 High St., Holyoke 01040, 413-552-1548, Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 PM The Valley Opportunity Council provides services to a wide variety of economically disadvantaged people. The Council administers the fuel assistance program for Hampden County excluding the city of Springfield. Applications are available through the Longmeadow Senior Center. 565-4150. FILE OF LIFE Emergency medical information is recorded on a index sized card and secured with a magnet on your refrigerator at home clearly visible for medical personnel to access in the event of a medical emergency. Information is also recorded on a wallet sized card carried in your wallet. Call the Senior Center for details. 565-4150. FRIENDLY VISITORS Volunteers offer friendly conversation to Longmeadow residents or local nursing home residents on an average of once every 7-10 days. Various activities or outings can be initiated with the elder depending on the individual situation. GAS DISCOUNT CARDS Applications are available through the Senior Center. Discount applies to labor charges for appliance service work only. GROCERY DELIVERY Weekly grocery delivery from Armata's is available through the Senior Center. Call 565-4150 for details. HEALTH CARE PROXY A legal document which allows you to appoint someone to make health care/medical decisions for you--should you be unable. You can learn more about health care proxy documents by consulting Chapter 201D of the Massachusetts General Laws or contact the Senior Center at 565-4150. Health Insurance Counselors - SHINE PROGRAM Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders provides trained volunteer counselors who will assist you with all questions and problems relating to health insurance such as Medicaid/MassHealth, Medicare, MEDEX, long term care planning, managed care plans, private insurance plans. Appointments are necessary. Call 565-4150. HOUSING Linda Collina at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 565-4150, can offer information on the following housing options: Assisted Living, Congregate Living, Home Sharing, Nursing Homes, Subsidized Housing, Rehabilitation Centers, Rest Homes, Retirement Living, and referrals for in-home companions, home health aides and nursing services. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET Medical equipment on loan; walkers, commodes, high rise toilet seats, quad canes, tub grab bars, tub transfer chairs and limited wheelchairs. Please contact the Adult Center before purchasing such items. No charge for items loaned. Upon returning equipment, please leave your name. For details call the Longmeadow Adult Center at 565-4150 NOTARY PUBLIC The Longmeadow Center has a Notary Public available to notarize documents. The Notary will come to the home if deemed necessary. OUTREACH - HOME VISITS The Center Health Coordinator and Social Service Coordinators provide home visits for residents and caregivers. Routine monthly social calls are made to residents. Visits are made to evaluate and assess the needs to determine whether a homemaker, aide or other assistance is needed to help them maintain their independence at while living at home. Contact Linda Collina or Denise Perlaky at 565-4150. RESPITE CARE A short period of rest or relief to allow family members time away from caregiving responsibilities. Service is provided through local nursing homes, rest homes and day care centers. Linda Collina and Denise Perlaky at the Longmeadow Adult Center are able to provide details on the availability of respite services, call 565-4150. TELEPHONE OUTREACH Receive a friendly telephone call from a Center Volunteer on a regular basis. Health Coordinator - Denise Perlaky Social Service Coordinator - Linda Collina 565-4150