OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

The Department of Aging and Adult Services offers a wide variety of programs designed to help the senior, disabled , and at-risk adults in our county.

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Check out the services and programs we offer:

• Adult Protective Services The goal of the APS Program is to prevent and remedy the abuse and exploitation of dependent and older vulnerable adults, age 18 and older.
• Age Wise A non-traditional mental health program for high-risk older adults who may benefit from behavioral health and wellness services and who may be seeking assistance connecting to resources to meet basic needs.
• Family Caregiver Support The intent of this program is to serve caregivers – spouses, daughters, sons, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or neighbors – that have been providing care on an informal basis.
• In-Home Supportive Services The IHSS Program is a federal, state and locally funded program designed to help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Ombudsmen are independent, trained and certified advocates for residents living in long-term care facilities.
• Multipurpose Senior Services The primary objective of MSSP is to avoid or delay the inappropriate placement of persons in nursing facilities, while fostering independent living in the community.
• Nutrition Services The Nutrition program includes the procurement, preparation, transportation, and service of balance meals, nutrition education and counseling to older persons at congregate nutrition sites and to homebound individuals.
• Senior Community Services Employment Program The Senior Community Services Employment Program offers part-time on-the-job training positions to qualified persons. To qualify for the program a person must be at least fifty-five (55) years old, an unemployed resident of San Bernardino County, and meet federal low-income guidelines.
• Senior Information and Assistance The Senior Information and Assistance Program provides information and assistance to help a senior citizen solve problems he or she may have.