Direct Purchase of Services

 

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Area Agency on Aging

Scope of Services:

 

Congregate Meals Info.

Home Delivered Meals Info.

Medical Transportation Info.

Adult Day Care Info.

Personal Assistance Info.
Homemaker Assistance Info.
Senior Companion Info.
Hospice Info.
Health Maintenance Info.
Health Screening Info.
Residential Repair Info.
Mental Health Services Info

DPS networks with vendors to provide assistance for our senior in our community to maximize their independence and avoid institutionalization.  The only qualification for our services is that the person is of 60 years or older and is in dire need of the services that are being solicited (there are certain services that require more in the qualifications, and those qualifications will be listed with the description.)

 

The scope of our services includes:

 Congregate Meals:  A meal served to an eligible person that meets dietary standards.  This meal is                                         served in a congregate setting that is located all throughout the city. 

        For services please contact City County nutrition program at 915-546-8161.

 Home Delivered Meals: A meal that meets dietary standards and is delivered to clients home.  To qualify for this program the client needs to be home bound.

       For services please contact City County nutrition program at 915-546-8168.

 Medical Transportation:  Transportation given to and from medical appointments.

         For services please contact Lulac Project Amistad at 915-532-3415.

 Adult Day Care:  An array of services provided in a congregate, nonresidential setting to dependent older persons who need supervision but do not need institutionalization.  These services may include any combination of social or recreational activities, health maintenance, transportation, meals and other supportive services.

        For services please contact Lutheran Social Services at 915-598-5403 or New Horizons Adult Day Care at 915-544-3357.

 Personal Assistance:  Assisting another person with tasks that an individual would typically do if he/she were able.  This covers hands-on assistance in all activities of daily living.

          For services call the Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.

 Homemaker Assistance:  A service provided by a trained and supervised homemakers involving the services of housekeeping/home management, meal preparation and/or escort tasks and shopping assistance, provided to individuals who need assistance with these activities in their place of residence.  The objective is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a safe and healthful home environment. 

           For services call the Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.

 Senior Companion: A volunteer that visits an older person in order to provide regular contact and companionship.

           For services please contact La Fe Senior Companion Program; they can be reached at 915-532-9639.

 Hospice:  An array of services provided either in the home or in a residential setting to elderly persons suffering from a terminal illness.  Services include medical care under the supervision of a physician, counseling for the person and the family members, and other supportive services.

            For services please call Hospice of El Paso at 915-532-5699.

 Health Maintenance:  The provision of services, drugs, and /or equipment which will prevent, alleviate, and/or cure onset of acute and/or chronic illness, increase awareness of special health needs, and/or improve the emotional well-being of an older individual. 

             For services please call Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.

 Health Screening:  Investigation or analysis by a medical or health professional to determine the need for a health service.

              For services please call Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.

 Residential Repair:  Services consist of repairs or modifications of client-occupied dwellings that are essential for the health and safety of the occupants to a limited basis. 

               For services please call Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.

 Mental Health Services: Analysis by a mental health professional to determine need for a mental health service (diagnosis/screening); or the provision of services to support and improve the emotional well being of an individual.

               For services please call Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging at 915-533-0998.