Aging & Family Services
  of Mineral County

SERVICES FOR SENIORS

There are many services available for local seniors age 60 and over, in addition to the well known nutrition and in-home care programs, as outlined in the Older Americans Act.

Transportation Provision of a means of transportation for a person who requires help in going from one location to another.
Assisted transportation Provision of assistance, including "escort" to a person who has difficulties (physical or cognitive) using regular vehicular transportation.
Housekeeping Includes light housekeeping, laundry, and other chores.
Letter writing To read, write, interpret and/or translate business and personal correspondence. 
Senior advocacy Providing counseling and referrals concerning consumer issues. 
Tax preparation Tax counseling and preparation 
Material aid Provide support in the form of goods or food products, such as the direct distribution of surplus commodities, seeds, garden produce, smoke detectors, fans, etc.
Insurance counseling Provide support and counseling concerning insurance and medical benefits.
Blood pressure clinics Provide blood pressure clinics monthly, throughout the county. 
Telephone reassurance Telephone at least weekly frail seniors in order to provide comfort, help and determine that they are safe and well. 
Assisting in fuel applications Provide assistance in completing Low Income Energy Assistance Program applications. 
Instruction/training Formally and informally present information geared to the interests and concerns of seniors.
SPAN II Prescription Assistance Provide West Virginia Senior Prescription Assistance Network applications.  

 





  

    
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