Long-Term Care

This presentation addresses a recent pilot study of the implementation of Rider 37 in Texas, the six pioneers and their support network that facilitated in the transition process from a nursing facility to the community, and the stakeholders in Texas who participated in the interviews.

This document describes the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Recruitment and Retention Project implemented by the Iowa Care Givers Association. This program aims to decrease turnover among CNAs who provide direct support in three Northwest Iowa nursing facilities. ICA is a member-driven association that provides education, information, support, and advocacy for CNAs, Home Health Aides, and other specialized direct support professionals.

Family Care is a long-term care program being piloted in nine Wisconsin counties. As a comprehensive and flexible long-term care service system, Family Care strives to foster people's independence and quality of life, while recognizing the need for interdependence and support.

From this website one can access a variety of information on programs and services in Wisconsin for older people and caregivers.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment. This website provides information on services pertaining to aging and disability issues.

This website from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services provides information and links on: Abuse; Aging; Benefits; Caregiving; Chronic Illnesses; Functional Disability; In Home Care; Insurance; Residential Care; Developmental Disability.

The Department of Human Services offers programs working with the elderly, substance abusers, people with disabilities, abused children, young offenders, the mentally ill, people who need assistance obtaining child support and others.

This program provides home- and community-based services to people who are elderly and to adults with disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to living in a nursing home. DHS employees provide case management services. Services are available across the state; however, the average length of time on the interest list varies by where you live.

This site provides information to consumers regarding human services available in the state including: cash assistance, child support, childcare, food stamps, and Medicaid.

This site provides information to consumers regarding health and human services available in the state of Oklahoma including: cash assistance, child support, childcare, food stamps, developmental disability services, long-term care, transportation and Medicaid.