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Some elder services are provided free of charge or at a very low cost

I was pleased to see Rita Baum's article on Geriatric Case Management in the March 1 edition of the Willow Glen Resident.

Cupertino residents will be glad to know the City of Cupertino has a geriatric case manager to serve its elder population. Family members with questions, elders with concerns and interested residents can consult with me at the Cupertino Senior Center. I will visit the elder at home to assess what he/she needs to remain independent with us in our community. The services I recommend are individualized to the elder's situation. Some are free, or at a very low cost, and some are available at the "going rate."

Usually, the senior, or the family, contacts the service provider to make the arrangements, although I will do this when necessary. I make follow-up phone calls and visits to make certain the services are being provided properly, to be certain new problems are addressed quickly and to make sure the elder is safe and comfortable as possible. All contacts are confidential.

The goal of the geriatric case management program is to keep our older residents in their homes for as long as possible, to prevent or, at least, delay institutionalization and to help elders and their families plan care that keeps our older citizens independent while providing the supports they need for comfort and safety.

Because the work is funded by the city and Title III Case Management funds from the Council on Aging, there is no charge for the service. Donations are accepted. Contact me directly at the Cupertino Senior Center at the Quinlan Community Center, 408.777.3155, for an appointment.

Jacklyn Baddeley, MSW
Cupertino Senior Center at Quinlan

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