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Senior Connections, CAAA
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Information On and Assistance with Services and Resources
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Medicare and Insurance Counseling
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Telephone Reassurance
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8. What services do older adults need but are not currently available?
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7. Please tell us how important the following Senior Connections Services are for helping older adults remain in their communities. Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important I don't know
10. Do you currently or have you ever received services from Senior Connections? ❍ Yes ❍ No 11. Do you have any additional comments?
Please mail this survey to: Ms. Marge Boynton Senior Connections 24 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219
Senior Conenctions From page B-2 ices is available to their citizens by increasing our presence on locality websites and partnering with local agencies, such as libraries, as a means to distribute information about resources and services. Provide information, referral and assistance to caregivers of individuals with
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and behavioral health concerns. Facilitate counseling related to housing assistance and transitions. Conduct training/classes on the use of Smart phones and related technology.
Area Plan Waivers Wherever possible, the Agency contracts for services with qualified vendors. We request waivers for services that are appro-
12. How have these needs changed since the start of the COVID-19 crisis? ❍ Not at all ❍ Somewhat ❍ Quite a bit ❍ A great deal
You may also fill out this survey online at:
seniorconnections-va.org priate to provide directly based on needs and Agency capacity: Care Transitions, Checking, Congregate Meals, Disease Prevention/Health Promotion, Emergency Services, Employment, Money Management, Options Counseling, Socialization and Recreation, and Volunteer. We also request a waiver to use nonfederal funding for In-Home Services to meet the required spending percentage.
Please submit comments and questions by Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to: Marge Boynton, Senior Connections, 24 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219; or email to mboynton@youraaa.org; or call (804) 343-3054.
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9. What three sources do you use most often to obtain information about services and program for older adults? ❍ Newspaper ❍ Television ❍ Word of Mouth ❍ Social Media ❍ The Internet ❍ Health Care Provider ❍ Faith Community/Clergy ❍ Area Agency on Aging ❍ Community Organization ❍ Community Groups ❍ Radio ❍ Other (please specify)
