ADRC Agency-Referral Tool

Wills Program offers, on a sliding fee scale.

Legal guardianship services, including less restrictive alternatives, for those who lack mental capacity due to illness or disability, and who are at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Some alternatives to Guardianship are our money management services or referrals to other agencies. Offers will preparation, durable power of attorney, and advanced planning services. ** The Money Management Program provides bill payer and representative payee services to low-income individuals 55 years and older who lack the ability to effectively manage their own financial affairs. Designed to prevent financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly, the Money Management Program promotes independent living for individuals on a fixed income who have no one else available or appropriate to assist them. Goal is to prevent financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults 55 years of age and older. Case management services are provided to all eligible individuals enrolled in the Money Management Program. Case managers meet with clients regularly to: •Assess initial and on-going needs; •Review current expenses and establish a budget; •Provide information on how to effectively manage financial affairs; •Inform them of any benefits, services or insurance they may be entitled to; •Assist them with re-applying for benefits, if needed; •Pair them with a volunteer bill payer or representative payee who will visit them monthly; •Provide referrals to other agencies for additional support services. Through Bill Payer Service, clients are paired with a trained bill payer who provides one-on-one financial management assistance. Bill payers: •Meet with clients once a month to help them sort through mail and organize bills; •Set up a list of monthly income and expenses; •Write checks from a designated account for client’s signature; and •Help balance their checking account.

In addition to providing support during an illness or crisis, chaplains are trained to offer assistance with: * Advanced Care Planning * Living Wills – Written instructions that explain your wishes regarding healthcare should you have a terminal or irreversible condition. They are called living wills because they take effect while a patient is still alive. * Medical Powers of Attorney (MPOA) – In a written document, you can name a person to be your healthcare agent. This agent will make decisions for you if you become unable to do so. * Out of Hospital DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) An Out of Hospital DNR is NOT an Advance Directive. It is an actual order from your physician. It directs that you not be resuscitated out of the hospital regardless of the condition of your health. These orders are usually reserved for individuals who are terminally or irreversibly ill and possibly receiving Hospice Care. This form when presented to any Emergency Medical Personnel will stop them from providing any treatment (i.e. CPR, defibrillation, artificial ventilation) that would restore any cardiac or respiratory function. * Bereavement or Grief Support * Organ and tissue donation

Affordable & quality legal & identity theft protection. Provide 24/7 emergency access for the member, spouse or significant other & for children up to the age of 26 years & special needs child for life. Our family plan is $19.95 month. Unlimited consultation, letters written & phone calls on your behalf, document reviews, moving traffic violations, IRS representation, civil law suit representation, provide standard & living wills, uncontested divorce, child adoption, name change or separation & ID theft protection.

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