Support Services in the Home & Community

Call our free Community Living Connections helpline at 509-960-7281 for information on the wide range of support services available for older adults and adults living with disabilities. We have provided information below about many of the services offered in the home and community. However, we have access to a wide network of resources and are not able to list them all. If you don’t see what you are looking for, or have questions, contact us.

What kinds of support services are available?

Adult Day Care/Adult Day Health Services

Aging & Long Term Care can connect you to adult day care centers that provide clients with meaningful activities and offer family members time off from caregiving duties. Caregivers can take a break from responsibilities and loved ones get to participate with the community. At a minimum, services include assistance with personal hygiene, basic health monitoring, supervision, a healthy meal, and activities. Additional information can be found by calling, or at Providence Elder Place Adult Day Health’s website.
Providence Elder Place Adult Day Health

Bathing Assistance

We can connect you to bathing and hygiene services. Housework, dressing, body care, and repositioning can also be provided. Call us or go to the following link if you are over 60, need bathing care to remain safely at home, and are not eligible for or have exhausted other sources of payment (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance).
Family Resource Home Care

How to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

Given the ongoing presence of COVID-19, it’s crucial that we learn how to live in a way that prioritizes the safety of ourselves, our loved ones, and our community. View the following page to learn prevention measures to ensure everyone’s ability to age safely at home.
Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

Housing Support

Are you or a loved one looking for safe and stable housing? Aging & Long Term Care can help you find permanent housing, handle housing issues, and offer support to help you succeed at home! To learn more, please visit the following page.
Housing Support

Legal Assistance

Do you need legal assistance? Whether it’s a landlord dispute, the need to draft a will, or to establish power of attorney, Aging & Long Term Care may be able to connect you to legal assistance.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Ombudsmen act as advocates for residents of nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. Their purpose is to protect and promote the resident rights guaranteed under federal and state law and regulations. They are trained to receive complaints and resolve problems in situations involving quality of care, use of restraints, transfer and discharge, abuse, and other aspects of resident dignity and rights. To get in contact with the Ombudsman Program, check out these resources.
SNAP Ombudsman Program

Minor Home Repair

Minor home repair and modification services are essential for the health and safety of older occupants. For more information on local repair or modification services, contact us or visit the following link.
SNAP

Nutrition Assistance

We help individuals access a wide variety of nutrition assistance programs. If you are looking for resources to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables or prepared meals, please look at the following page.
Nutrition Assistance

The WA Cares Fund

WA Cares is a new program that helps workers’ pay for long-term care when they need it. Working Washingtonians contribute 0.58% of each paycheck to access up to $36,500 in lifetime benefits (which grows over time with inflation) to cover various long-term care supports and services. Learn more about WA Cares and how Aging & Long Term Care can support you below.
WA Cares

Transportation

Aging & Long Term Care can connect older persons to transportation services who have no other means of, or are unable to use, existing transportation. Priorities include rides to/from medical and health care services, social services, and meal programs. In special circumstances, additional transportation may be provided along with aid for those with limited physical mobility. Give us a call if this is something you would like to learn more about.

Medstar SNAP Rural Resources Community Action

 

Client Success Story

*The name in this story has been changed to protect the privacy of our client. 

  • At 68, Hank lives with a traumatic brain injury that affects his memory and mobility. While he stays active walking around town, he often forgets to take his medication or eat. His caregiver provides essential daily reminders and drives him to out-of-town medical appointments. With this support, Hank can maintain his independence and continue enjoying the activities he loves.

To Reach Us: For Spokane County, call our free Community Living Connections helpline at 509-960-7281.

For Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties, call Rural Resources Community Action at 509-684-3932.

For Whitman County, call Rural Resources Community Action at (509) 332-0365.

*Please click here to read our press release if wanting to learn more about the Whitman County provider transition.