Services and Programs for the Aging Population

• Case Management
  Case management helps older persons, persons with disabilities, and caregivers get connected with the services that they need. Case managers help in three ways: 1) assessing (or evaluating) a person's situation and needs; 2) working with individuals and their families to develop "care plans" to map out what kind of services an individual needs, how often they are needed, etc.; and 3) providing ongoing coordination to see that an individual's care needs are being met.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
• Delaware Medicare Fraud Alert
  The Delaware Medicare Fraud Patrol provides public information to encourage people who have Medicare to carefully read their Medicare summary notices and ask questions if they do not think the information is correct. This program also trains people who are retired to help other Medicare beneficiaries get the information they need when they suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of the Medicare program.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
• Delaware Passport to Independence
  Delaware Passport to Independence is a federally-funded pilot project led by Delaware Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). The overall goal of the project is to identify, inform and assist nursing home residents, especially those who are Medicaid-eligible, who want to move to a community-based setting. The program offers individualized case management to accomplish this goal.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
• Eldercare in the Workplace
  The Eldercare in the Workplace program is designed to help Delaware employers and employees understand issues that older people may have and to identify support services within the community. The following services are available through the program: information on eldercare, help with eldercare issues, and speakers to discuss eldercare with employers and employees.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
• Food Stamps
  Food Stamps is a program that enables low-income families to buy a variety of food that is the basis for better nutrition.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Social Services (DSS). For more information about DSS services, please visit the DSS website or contact DSS.
• Hispanic Outreach
  Hispanic Outreach is a program designed to help older persons in the Hispanic community learn about and get connected with the services that they might need. The Hispanic Outreach program also works with organizations that provide services to older persons to create a better understanding of the special needs of older Hispanics.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.
• Home & Community
  These services provide case management to individuals who are determined to be eligible for supportive home services as an alternative to institutionalization.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Social Services (DSS). For more information about DSS services, please visit the DSS website or contact DSS.
• Information and Assistance
  Information and Assistance is a service provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. Through this program, persons who contact the agency can get information and be directed to appropriate programs, services, activities, events, and other community resources related to aging and disabilities in Delaware. This service is available not only to older persons and adults with physical disabilities, but also to family members, caregivers, service professionals, students, and any other interested persons.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). For a complete list of services provided by DSAAPD, please visit the DSAAPD services page, the DSAAPD website or contact DSAAPD.