HDSI's Supportive Services link residents to supportive, medical and social services provided by public and nonprofit agencies within the jurisdiction of the proposed housing facility.
The goals of Supportive Services are:
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Assure a high quality of life for residents; |
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Enable residents to retain their autonomy and "age in place" for as long as possible; |
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Work with residents on a case-management basis to provide available assistance for their particular needs; |
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Ease a resident's transition to increased care when "in-home" independent living is no longer an option; and |
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Assist in maintaining a network of informal and formal support systems within each building's neighborhood. |
To meet these goals, HDSI Supportive Services provide:
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Resources and information within a network of community officials and organizations that assist elderly and disabled people; |
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Assistance with a variety of services requested or needed by the community, such as case management, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), on-site and home-delivered meal services, transportation information and assistance, preventive health screenings, and legal advocacy through nonprofit agencies; |
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Customized services that assure individualized, flexible and creative assistance; |
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A local directory of service supplies and suppliers; |
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Educational presentations and seminars about issues; |
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Advocacy on behalf of residents. This includes utility overage charges, denial of service and/or other appeals; and |
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Programs, such as exercise classes, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, social activities, literacy courses and educational outings. |
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