Our services are designed with one thing in mind: you. We're here to help you maintain quality of life.
Preventing falls is a key part of maintaining independence for older adults. With this goal in mind, we will bring together a number of community partners in the Lewis Mason Thurston Falls Prevention Coalition (LMTFPC). We also subcontract for specific falls prevention programs and refer out to various community partners.
LMTAAA provides Health Home Care Coordination services for clients 18 and up who are on Medicaid or Medicaid/Medicare and meet eligibility requirements. This program helps to empower clients to take charge of their own health care, improve communication between care providers, and identify potential gaps in care. Clients are assigned a Care Coordinator who will partner with them, their families, and providers to manage complicated medical and social needs.
To find out if you are eligible for the program, you can call our main number and ask for the Health Home Coordination Supervisor.
LMTAAA provides Medicaid Case Management for older adults and adults with disabilities who need some support in order to remain in their own homes and also meet financial and other eligibility requirements. As the client, you can choose an agency care provider or an independent paid provider.
This process begins at the Home and Community Services division of the Department of Social and Health Services. Our Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) specialists can provide more information about this service and how to connect with the HCS office in your area. Simply call our main line for help.
In-home personal care options can include programs ranging from Medicaid Long-Term Care and Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) to Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) and paid providers. Scroll down this page to see additional options.
If you want an independent provider, click the link below to connect with Consumer Direct Care Network Washington or call our main line and ask to speak to one of our Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) specialists for more information.
Services are available for grandparents or other relatives raising children, such as information and assistance, support groups, educational events, and emergency assistance.
If you value your independence, you are not alone. We are focused on providing options to you and keeping you in your home as long as possible. If you cannot be cared for in your home, there are other options available. We will provide resources and information about assisted-living facilities, adult family homes, and skilled nursing facilities in a way that puts your needs front and center.
Getting good meals or perhaps sharing a meal with others can be tough on a fixed income. Thankfully, LMTAAA subcontracts with several senior nutrition services including group meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
(Note: While we do not directly coordinate food bank assistance, we do refer people to food banks, if needed.)
Medicare provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older and younger people with some disability. It has several programs designed to help participants cover the cost of hospitalizations, preventative medicine, ambulance services, medical second opinions, and medications.
Medicaid is both a federal and state program. It helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services. There are income and medical criteria to receive benefits.
Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health services in the U.S. Washington State consistently ranks as a top performer in Medicaid long-term care services.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
Six-class sessions held once a week via Zoom and led by experienced class leaders. What you will learn:
· Self-care tools to reduce personal stress
· How to change your self-talk
· Communication tools to express your needs to family and professionals
· How to communicate effectively in challenging situations
· Working with emotions and difficult feelings
· Strategies for making tough caregiving decisions
Participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiving resources.
LMTAAA provides funding to local providers for transportation services for adults with disabilities and seniors 60+ to important activities to help you maintain quality of life. Examples of included activities are:
We also refer to other transportation services throughout the three counties.
