Services We Offer
Supportive Services
Health, Prevention & Wellness
Family Caregiver Support
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Medicare support
Private Pay for Services
Supportive Services
Supportive services are key to helping older adults maintain their long-term independence. With the help of access services (e.g., transportation, case management, information and assistance), in-home services (e.g., personal care, chore and homemaker assistance) and community services (e.g., mental health services, adult day care), individuals may remain living at home or in their community of choice.
The LifeLong Links network is an integral part of Elderbridge’s service delivery. The goals of the program are to:
Benefits to Older Iowans
LifeLong Links provides unbiased, reliable information and counseling to a wide range of consumers – including older Iowans – to help them obtain long-term supports and services in the most desirable and appropriate setting available.
The Elderbridge Information and Assistance Program, a donation-based program, offers information on community agencies and services.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency on Aging at (800) 243-0678.
Information about the choices available when planning for long-term independence (e.g., where to live, what services may be needed, how to locate service providers, how to pay for services).
One-on-one consultation to help determine which option is best, given the consumer's needs, wishes and available resources.
Development of a person-centered plan that lists the consumer's goals and the steps to take to achieve those goals.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Elderbridge provides the service of Case Management, which is designed to promote and support the independent living of older Iowans by helping them coordinate the home and community-based services and supports they need.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Health, Prevention & Wellness
Health, prevention and wellness programs are critical to ensuring that older Iowans are informed about and have access to services and evidence-based activities that can significantly improve their health, function and quality of life and reduce the need for more costly medical interventions.
Benefits to Older Iowans
Studies have found that the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program promotes good health, improves nutritional status and increases socialization among participants.
Nutrition
Congregate Meals are hot, nutritious meals served to you in a community setting. Home Delivered Meals are hot, nutritious meals served to you at home if unable to visit the congregate meal site.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
We have collaborated with the ISU Extension office to provide the Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter to our meal site participants that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Get reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
We have a registered/licensed dietitian and a licensed dietitian on staff who are able to answer your nutrition-related questions in a one-on-one or group setting.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
A nutrition education program designed to support healthy aging and independence. Each month, Iowans aged 60 and older gather in communities across Iowa to discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Elderbridge may, from time to time, implement a wait list for services. This happens due to higher demand for services than the resources available to supply that service.
Consumers complete program eligibility through the Older Americans Act Services
Intake process to ensure Elderbridge serves consumers of the greatest social and economic needs and at risk for institutional placement. Consumers are assigned a
priority score and wait list position based on the intake assessment.
If a wait list is in effect, the consumer shall be notified of the existence of the wait list
at the time of the request for service. Consumers with needs that are likely to be met within six months are placed on a wait
list. Prior to wait list placement, consumers are provided other resources for food
options and can be assisted in completing other benefit applications. There may be
the option of pay for service through the meal site while on the wait list. The consumer may request to be removed from the wait list at any time.
To better meet the needs of those requesting services, the consumer should
• Report to Elderbridge, by contacting 800-243-0678 any changes in their health
that may impact their need for services.
• Inform Elderbridge, by contacting 800-243-0678 any changes in address,
phone, or other contact information.
• If they no longer wish to be on the wait list, please notify Elderbridge by contacting 800-243-0678 and asking to be removed from the wait list.
If unable to contact the consumer regarding the availability of meals, the consumer may be removed from the list after 3 attempts by phone.
Consumers who experience a greater than six-month wait will receive a follow-up from
a Healthy Aging Coordinator to ensure continued eligibility and assess for further
unmet needs.
Consumers are removed from the wait list upon Elderbridge securing funding, attrition of current consumers, or expansion of the service program. Additionally, consumers are removed from the waitlist by their choice, securing similar services, or are unable to be reached.
SERVICES CURRENTLY ON A WAITLIST:
• Home Delivered Meals
• Congregate Meals
Falls Prevention and Evidence Based
Falls Prevention and Evidence Based
Workshops teach you how to prevent falls and improve your overall health and well-being. Falls are a significant concern for Iowans, especially among the aging population. One out of every three adults aged 65 or older falls each year. Unintentional fall-related injuries and deaths are on the rise in Iowa and, for older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths.
Benefits to Older Iowans
Elderbridge works to educate older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers about a variety of evidence-based falls prevention programs available in communities across the state. These programs can help participants increase their awareness of fall hazards and improve their physical strength and balance to reduce their risk of falling.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise program that promotes strength, flexibility and balance. This is a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that is ideal for older individuals. Tai Chi classes are suitable for those with arthritis and other medical conditions, anyone wanting to improve balance and coordination, and/or those wanting to maintain or improve mobility.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk with Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
A Matter of Balance is a fall/injury prevention program that targets older adults who have sustained falls in the past.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
The “Stepping On” fall prevention program covers a wide range of topics, including vision, home hazards, medicines and practical exercises to improve strength and balance.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Family Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support Groups provide you with an opportunity to connect with other family caregivers.
Training & Education provides information that will assist you in your caregiving role.
Respite Care offers temporary, substitute supports for your care recipient in order to provide you with a break.
Benefits to Older Iowans
The Family Caregiver Program works to provide family caregivers with the resources they need to enhance and extend their ability to care for a loved one.
Information about services available to help caregivers in their role (e.g., chore services, home-delivered meals, adult day care)
Assistance in identifying service needs
Referrals to local service providers
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Options counseling/personal assistance to help caregivers sort through challenges and identify possible solutions
Organization of peer support groups
Caregiver training to assist caregivers in the areas of health, nutrition, and financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems relating to caregiving roles.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Information about respite care services to temporarily relieve caregivers from their caregiving responsibilities
Assistance in finding resources to pay for respite care
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
The Older Relative Caregivers program is intended to assist grandparents or older relative caregivers, who are 55 years or older and are caring for a child 18 years or younger. Elderbridge Agency on Aging is here to assist grandparents and/or older relatives in the ever-growing challenge of caregiving for grandchildren/young relatives. This program will provide information to grandparents about available services and assist them in gaining access to those services.
Services may include:
- Options counseling
- Information and referral options for services and supports
- Assistance (including financial assistance) and referral information in the areas of health, nutrition, finance and budgeting, respite/daycare options, and other areas as requested
- Support in making decisions and solving problems related to their role as a primary caregiver for a child.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness provides support to you if you are at-risk of or experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Individual consultation is given to help you sort through challenges and identify possible solutions.
- Provides support and assistance if you are at risk of, or experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation
- Referral to Adult Protective Services through the Department of Human Services
- Coordination with community providers to improve life circumstances
Benefits to Older Iowans
This program works to provide education and develop programs and policies that can prevent elder abuse in any of its forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, financial exploitation, denial of critical care and self-neglect
The goal of the Elder Rights Program is to address and focus on prevention, intervention, detection and reporting elder abuse, neglect and exploitation by presenting the senior consumer with options to enhance and protect their life and independence.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Legal Assistance can offer you legal advice, counseling, or representation on elder rights issues.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Medicare Support
The Medicare Savings Program includes four separate programs.
LIS is administered by the Social Security Administration. This program helps lower Medicare Part D prescription drug costs including premiums, deductibles, and the costs of drugs on the plan’s formulary for individuals who meet the program’s income and resource eligibility requirements.
MSPs are administered by state Medicaid agencies. The program has four levels of benefits: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualifying Individual (QI), and Qualified Working Disabled Individual (QDWI). MSPs help pay the Medicare Part B premium for beneficiaries who meet the program’s eligibility requirements. If eligible for QMB, beneficiaries receive assistance to pay their Medicare Parts A/B deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Private Pay for Services
Elderbridge has a purchase of service plan that offers customized assistance and services to any adults ages 18 and above, regardless of disability or income level.
Evaluation of needs
Identification of barriers
Successful transition back home
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
- Assessment of needs
- A plan of action is developed
- Short term/long term coordination
- Referral
- Monitoring as needed
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Transportation and companionship to medical appointments
Advocates for care
Ensures understanding of prescribed treatment
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Identify potential fall and safety hazards
Recommendations made to address barriers and improve safety
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
Shopping
Hair salon appointment
Banking
Coffee or meal outings
Family functions
Airport drop off/pick up
Gym or healthy living classes
Other non-medical engagements
For more information contact Elderbridge Agency at (800) 243-0678.
