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AdvocacyGovernor’s Council on Disability Missouri Secretary of State Office National Organization on Disability Citizen’s Corps: Governor's Advisory Council on Aging: Provides advice to Missouri's governor to enhance the quality of life, independence and dignity of older Missourians. Silver Haired Legislature: An elected body of older citizens promotes legislative advocacy for Missouri's older adults. Missouri Aging Information Network: The Missouri Alliance of Area Agencies on Aging maintains the Missouri Aging Information Network with information on services and programs that can help maintain an independent lifestyle. Senior Citizens Handbook: Laws and Programs Affecting Senior Citizens in Missouri. S.O.R.T.-Seniors Organized to Restore Trust: Retired volunteers offer counseling and assistance free of charge on Medicare and Medicaid health care fraud and abuse. Healthcare
Home Health Providers:
Local Public Health Agencies
Department of Health and Senior Services
Alzheimer's Associations:
CLAIM (Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri): Provides Medicare/health insurance counseling to seniors through CLAIM. Medicare: Medicare's free, secure online service lets you view your claim status (excluding Medicare Part D claims); order a duplicate Medicare Summary Notice or replacement Medicare card; view eligibility and entitlement information; view enrollment information for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans; and Part B deductible status. Show Me Long-Term Care: You can find out how any licensed Missouri long-term care facility did on its last Inspection. Housing, Nutrition, & TransportationAssisted Living Centers/Senior Residential Communities Institute for Business and Home Safety Statewide Independent Living Council Home and Community Services: Provides support services to help ill or disabled older Missourians remain in their own homes and avoid or delay institutionalization. Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services Missouri Assistive Technology Project: Helps children, adults and older persons obtain assistive technology needed for independence. LegalAdult Protective Services: Provides protective oversight to Missourians who are unable to manage their own affairs, carry out activities of daily living, or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline , 800-392-0210 (Toll-Free)TDD 800-669-8819 or Relay Missouri 800-676-3777 : The hotline responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of Missourians at least 60 years old and other eligible adults between 18 and 59. Family Care Safety Registry: Protects children, the elderly, and physically or mentally disabled Missourians by providing background information on potential caregivers. Guardians and Conservators under Missouri Law Missouri Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division: Protects Missourians from scams such as telephone fraud; car repair, sales disputes and rip offs; telemarketing, Internet and e-mail scams; home repair rip offs; travel scams; and banking and credit card fraud. Missouri Commission on Human Rights: The state agency charged with enforcing and preventing discrimination. Social Security Administration: Pays retirement, disability and survivors' benefits to workers and their families and issues Social Security cards. For information about the Social Security office that serves your area, go to: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp. Employee Disqualification List: Lists individuals who have abused, neglected or misappropriated funds of a resident, patient, or client while employed in a Missouri nursing home, hospital, home health agency, or ambulatory surgical center. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Mental Health Services
Department of Mental Health
Senior ServicesArea Agencies on Aging: Ten Area Agencies on Aging develop and implement programs and services for older Missourians at the local level. Senior Centers:
Adult Day Care: Programs provide therapy, rehabilitation, social or leisure activities to impaired older Missourians in a monitored setting. Social & Emergency Services -American Red Cross:
Missouri Interfaith Disaster Response Organization Salvation Army: State Emergency Management Agency Department of Social Services: United Way Agencies:
University Extension WorkforceSenior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP):
Great Hires: Great Hires, Missouri's Workforce Resource, is the official Workforce Resource website for the State of Missouri. |
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