- Area Agency on Aging is a program that can assist older adults with connection to services available to them. Even if one does not qualify for Medicaid, there are programs available.
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging (Norfolk, NE area)
Connections Area Agency on Aging (Sioux City, IA area)
- Medicaid (for aged and disabled) is a financial resource for older adults/disabled that are deemed low income. Medicaid can assist with paying for medications, medical care, and Assisted Living/Nursing Home costs. If one is Medicaid eligible and wants to reside at home or live in an Assisted Living, apply for Medicaid Waiver to assist with those costs.
Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care: Income & Asset Limits (informational read)
What Happens When Only One Spouse Needs Medicaid Long-Term Care? (informational read)
Medicaid for Aged and Disabled (application)
- Older adults may experience low mood or anxiety while coping with changes with aging or other life experiences. There are in-person support groups in Pender, NE and Wayne, NE. These groups are covered through qualified insurance.
Senior Life Solutions – Outpatient Group Therapy for Older Adults (Wayne, NE area)
WOW – Working on Wellness – Outpatient Senior Behavioral Health Group Therapy (Pender, NE area)
- There are local home health and hospice options for individuals who want to reside in their home. Reach out and see if your insurance qualifies you, otherwise there are private pay options.
Providence Medical Center – Home Health and Hospice (Wayne, NE area)
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