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A guide to the various resources available to caregivers and individuals who are aging in place across Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of AARP Wyoming the Wyoming Department of Aging, the Wyoming Guardianship Corporation and the University of Wyoming: Center on Aging.

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Page 1: Wyoming Caregiving Resource Guide - 2015

A Resource Guide

Wyoming Caregivers

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Wyoming CaregiverResource Guide

Linking Caregivers to Community Resources

Prepared by:AARP Wyoming,

Wyoming Division on Aging, Wyoming Guardianship Corporation,

and the University of Wyoming: Center on Aging

Layout and design by Ike Fredregill Cover photo by Ty Stockton

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4 | Health Care

Immediate NeedsAARP

Wyoming State Office (307) 634-2274

aarp.org/wy

Caregiver Resource Centeraarp.org/family/caregiving/

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

A statewide information resource for locating aging and disability services

Toll Free • (877) 435-7851

wyomingadrc.org

Department of Family Services: Adult Protective Services

Contact with questions about abuse, neglect, exploitation, intimi-dation and self-neglect.

(307) 777-3602

dfsweb.state.wy.us/protective-services.aps/index.html

Wyoming Hospitals

Contact for a list of hospitals near you

(307) 632-9344

wyohospitals.com/find.asp

Wyoming Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Contact with questions about service quality or concerns about Wyoming’s Nursing Homes and other long-term care facilities

(307) 777-2885

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Wyoming Department of Health

Aging Division (for general questions on aging services and programs in Wyoming)

(307) 777-7986

health.wyo.gov/aging/index.html

Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys (for questions about long-term care facilities in Wyoming)

(307) 777-7123

Behavioral Health Division

(307) 777-7115

Wyoming Guardianship Corporation

Guardianship

(307) 635-8422

Substance abuse

(307) 632-5519

Mental Health Ombudsman

(888) 857-1942

wyoguardianship.org

Wyoming Health Fairs

Free health screenings

115 South Elm Street Casper, WY 82601wyominghealthfairs.com

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A statewide information and referral systemDial 211211wyoming.communityos.org

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Put your health first. You can’t do a good job of caring for someone else if you don’t take care of yourself. Be sure to eat nutritious meals, get enough rest, see your doctor regularly, and exercise.

Stay Connected. Getting together in person—or vir-tually—with friends and relatives can improve your spirits.

Ask for help. Make a “to-do list” and recruit rela-tives and friends to pitch in.

Use community resources. Most communities have services that can help coordinate your loved one’s care and provide help with meals, housekeeping, grooming or transportation.

Take a break. Ask friends, relatives or volunteers to relieve you for an hour or two. For a longer break, turn to an adult day center, or agency that provides respite services.

Deal with your feelings. Forgive yourself for feel-ings of anger. Consider joining a support group or making an appointment with a professional coun-selor.

Find time to relax. Whether it’s reading, yoga, prayer, or cooking—do something you enjoy to re-charge. And don’t forget to find reasons to laugh.

Get organized. Calendars and a journal can help you prioritize your responsibilities.

Just say no. Accept the fact that you simply can’t do everything! Resist the urge to take on more than you can handle.

Stay positive. Instead of dwelling on what you can’t do, pat yourself on the back for how much you are doing.

*Visit: www.aarp.org/foundation/preparetocare

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Your Resources

Health Care – 9Alzheimer’s Disease .......................................................10Arthritis ...........................................................................11Blood Pressure ...............................................................12Dental Care .....................................................................12Diabetes .........................................................................14Hearing Services .............................................................15Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ............... 17Parkinson’s Disease .......................................................19Visual Services ................................................................20

Medical Assistance — 22Medicaid .........................................................................22Medicare .........................................................................22Social Security ................................................................23Wyoming Prescription Drug Assistance Program ...........23

Legal & Financial – 25Legal Assistance — 26

Advanced Health Care Directives ...................................26Conservator ....................................................................28Guardianship ..................................................................30Power of Attorney ........................................................... 31

Veterans Services — 32

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Caregivers and Long Term Care – 35Adult Day Care Services .................................................36Assistive Technology ....................................................... 37Homemaker/Housekeeping Services .............................38Home Health Care ..........................................................38Hospice Care...................................................................40In-Home Services ............................................................42Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) .............43Nutrition Programs for Older Adults................................44Personal Care .................................................................45Respite Care ...................................................................46Senior Transportation Services ...................................... 47Assisted Living Facilities, Board and Care, Independent Living Facilities and Nursing Home Facilities ..................48

Wyoming Senior Centers – 50

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Health Care

Alzheimer’s Disease ...............................................10Arthritis ...................................................................11Blood Pressure .......................................................12Dental Care .............................................................12Diabetes .................................................................14Hearing Services .....................................................15Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services .......17Parkinson’s Disease ...............................................19Visual Services ........................................................20

Medical AssistanceMedicaid .................................................................22Medicare .................................................................22Social Security ........................................................23Wyoming Prescription Drug Assistance Program ...23

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A progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and affects a person’s memory and rational thinking.

10 | Health Care

Alzheimer’s Disease

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

University of Wyoming: Center on Aging

» (307) 766-2829 » uwyo.edu/geriatrics/

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Wyoming Medical Society

» (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s is remembering newly learned information because Alzheimer’s changes typically begin in the part of the brain that affects learning. - alz.org

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A complex collection of different diseases with varied symptoms. Usually arthritis involves pain, inflammation, or swelling in or around the joint and can cause stiffness and limited mobility.

Wyoming Caregiver Resource Guide | 11

Alzheimer’s Association

» (800) 272-3900 » alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center

» alzheimers.org/adear » (800) 438-4380

Arthritis

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Wyoming Medical Society

Contact for a list of physicians near you » (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

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Programs providing dental care, diagnostic services, and treatments. Dental health is particularly important for those with diabetes.

Screening helps to measure the pressure of the blood in the arteries. A screening can assist in monitoring your blood pressure.

12 | Health Care

Arthritis Foundation resources

» (800) 283-7800 » arthritis.org

Blood Pressure

Wyoming Medical Society

Contact for a list of physicians near you » (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

Wyoming Health Fairs (free health screenings)

» wyominghealthfairs.com » 115 South Elm Street » Casper, WY 82601

Dental Care

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

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Cheyenne Health and Wellness Center

Dental services offered by referral » (307) 635-3618

Casper Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming

Dental services offered by referral » (307) 233-6000

Laramie County Community College: School of Dental Hygiene

Provides free cleanings, discounted X-rays, flouride, etc. » (307) 778-1141

Sheridan Community College

Provides free cleanings, discounted X-rays, flouride, etc. » (307) 674-6446

Wyoming Dental Association

» (307) 237-1186 » wyda.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Wyoming Department of Health: Dental Health Services

Program for eligible residents 65+

» (307) 777-7945

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Results when the body cannot use blood glucose as energy because of having too little insulin or being unable to use insulin

14 | Health Care

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

» (800) 342-2383 » diabetes.org

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation (MPQHF)

A quality assurance organization dedicated to improving health care in Wyoming. » mpqrf.org » 877 810-6248

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Includes medical diagnosis, hearing aids, hear-ing aid repairs, assistive technology for hearing impairment, and services for the deaf.

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Wyoming Department of Health: Preventive Health and Safety Division-Diabetes Control

» (307) 777-3579 » health.wyo.gov/phsd/dhds/index.html

Wyoming Medical Society

Contact for a list of physicians near you » (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

Hearing Services

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free: (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

University of Wyoming: Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

» (888) 989-9463 » uwyo.edu/wind

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University of Wyoming: Speech and Hearing Clinic

» (307) 766-6426 » uwyo.edu/comdis

Wyoming Speech-Language-Hearing Association

» wyomingspeechlanguageassociation.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Wyoming Relay

Provides telephone access and equipment to the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired » (800) 452-1408 (TDD/Voice)

Hearing Loss Association of America

» hearingloss.org

Hear Now

Provides hearing services and equipment for the low-income hearing impaired. » (800) 648-4327

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Services assisting individuals with emotional, behavioral, or mental health problems. Depres-sion and suicide are serious problems for older adults, especially men.

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Grace for 2 Brothers

A Wyoming-based suicide prevention organization that focuses on awareness and education » (307) 432-4042 » (877) 496-4049

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

» (307) 265-2573 » (888) 882-4968 » namiwyoming.org

Recover Wyoming

» (307) 421-7261 » recoverwyoming.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ombudsman Program

» (888) 857-1942 » (307) 632-5519 » wyoguardianship.org

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Suicide Prevention Action Network

» spanusa.org

Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

For a list of mental health and substance abuse service providers » (307) 220-8212 » wamhsac.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Behavioral Health Division

» (307) 777-6494 » (800) 535-4006 » health.wyo.gov/behavorialhealth

Wyoming Psychological Association

» (307) 220-8212 » wypsych.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

A national suicide prevention hot line » (800) 273-8255 » afsp.org

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A slowly progressive neurological disorder due to loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a neuro-transmitter that helps brain neurons communicate with each other. Symptoms in-clude problems with balance, slowness, stiff-ness, and tremors.

Parkinson’s Disease

American Parkinson Disease Association

» (800) 223-2732 » apdaparkinson.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free: (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Wyoming Medical Society

Contact for a list of physicians near you » (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

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Includes medical diagnosis, prescription eye-glasses and repair, vision and eye disease testing, and eye care.

20 | Health Care

Visual Services

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

National Eye Care Project

» (800) 222-3937

Wyoming Optometric Association

» wyomingoptometricassociation.com » (307) 632-8819

Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation Visually Impaired Program

» (307) 266-6956 » (800) 735-8322

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Wyoming Services for Independent Living

» (307) 332-4889

Wyoming Department of Education Services for the Visually Handicapped

Provides services to the 55+ who are visually impaired » (307) 777-7274

Wyoming Medical Society

Contact for a list of physicians near you » (307) 635-2424 » wyomed.org

University of Wyoming: Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

» (888) 989-9463 » uwyo.edu/wind

VisionConnection

A website for people who are partially sighted or blind. » visionconnection.org

Center for the Partially Sighted

Provides information on vision loss and warning signs. » low-vision.org

Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR)

» (307) 766-6187 » (888) 989-9463 » uwyo.edu/wind/watr

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A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low in-comes and limited resource

A federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older or under 65 with certain dis-abilities

22 | Health Care

Medicaid

» medicaid.gov

Wyoming Medicaid Eligibility

» health.wyo.gov/healthcare/medicaideligibility

Medical Recipient Helpline

Provides recipients with coverage information » (800) 251-1269

Medicare

» medicare.gov

Medicare Helpline

» (800) 633-4227

Wyoming State Health Insurance Program

Medical Assistance

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This service provides assistance with an appli-cation for a new or replacement Social Security Card, a Request for Earnings and Benefit Esti-mate Statement, a benefit verification request, the location of the closest Social Security Office for a replacement Medicare card.

WPDAP assists individuals living on low in-comes, who do not have prescription drug cov-erage.

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A program to help seniors on Medicare health insurance. » wyomingseniors.com » (800) 856-4398

Social Security

ssa.gov (307) 772-2135 (800) 772-1213

Wyoming Prescription Drug Assistance Program

» health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/pharmacy/PDAP

Wyoming Department of Insurance

» doi.wyo.gov

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Legal & Financial

Legal AssistanceAdvanced Health Care Directives ................................... 26Conservator .................................................................... 28Guardianship .................................................................. 30Power of Attorney ........................................................... 31

Veterans ServicesAging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) .................... 32Disabled American Veterans (DAV) ................................. 32Recover Wyoming ........................................................... 32Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA) .............................. 32Veterans Benefits and Assistance ................................... 32Veterans Crisis Line ........................................................ 33Vet Center ....................................................................... 33Veterans Home of Wyoming ........................................... 33Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) ..................................... 33Wyoming Veterans Commission ..................................... 33University of Wyoming: Vet Services ............................... 33

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Also known as living wills are legal documents by which an individual, while competent, may direct the use, withholding, or withdrawal of life sustaining procedures in the event there is no reasonable expectation of he or she recovering from a terminal or vegetative condition.

Legal Assistance

26 | Legal & Financial

Advanced Health Care Directives

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.

Provides legal assistance to low income individuals living in Wyoming » (877) 432-9955 » lawyoming.org

Equal Justice Wyoming

Provides helpful links for legal aid, paperwork and a list of attorneys » (877) 432-9955 » legalhelpwy.org

University of Wyoming: Estate Planning Practicum

Provides legal services, including simple wills and estate planning advice, to low income individuals in Wyoming » (307) 766-6441 » uwyo.edu/law/experiential/practicums

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Wyoming Guardianship Corporation

» (307) 635-8422 » wyoguardianship.org

Wyoming State Bar

» (307) 632-9061 » wyomingbar.org

American Bar Association: Commission on Law and Aging

» abanet.org/aging

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Provides a list of elder law attorneys by state » (703) 942-5711 » naela.org

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A person appointed by a court to manage the financial and business affairs of another, who is unable to manage their own affairs.

28 | Legal & Financial

Conservator

Equal Justice Wyoming

Provides helpful links for legal aid, paperwork and a list of attorneys » (877) 432-9955 » legalhelpwy.org

Wyoming Guardianship Corporation

» (307) 635-8422 » wyoguardianship.org

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Wyoming State Bar

» (307) 632-9061 » wyomingbar.org

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Provides a list of elder law attorneys by state » (703) 942-5711 » naela.org

National Guardianship Association, Inc.

» guardianship.org

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A person is appointed by a court to assist with personal affairs of an incapacitated adult or ward. (Adult and Limited)

30 | Health Care

Guardianship

Equal Justice Wyoming

Provides helpful links for legal aid, paperwork and a list of attorneys » (877) 432-9955 » legalhelpwy.org

Wyoming Guardianship Corporation

» (307) 635-8422 » wyoguardianship.org

Wyoming State Bar

» (307) 632-9061 » wyomingbar.org

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Provides a list of elder law attorneys by state » (703) 942-5711 » naela.org

National Guardianship Association, Inc.

» guardianship.org

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A notarized, written document by which a care recipient appoints another as his/her agent with authority to act on his/her behalf for the pur-pose designated in the document. (General or Medical)

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Power of Attorney

Equal Justice Wyoming

Provides helpful links for legal aid, paperwork and a list of attorneys » (877) 432-9955 » legalhelpwy.org

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.

Provides legal assistance to low income individuals living in Wyoming » (877) 432-9955 » lawyoming.org

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Provides a list of elder law attorneys by state » (703) 942-5711 » naela.org

Wyoming Guardianship Corporation

» (307) 635-8422 » wyoguardianship.org

Wyoming State Bar

» (307) 632-9061 » wyomingbar.org

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32 | Legal & Financial

Veterans ServicesAmerican Legion » wylegion.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)Provides veterans with benefit and resource information in Wyoming » (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) » (307) 433-2752 » dav.org

Recover Wyoming » (307) 421-7261 » recoverwyoming.org

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA) » Cheyenne • (307) 778-7550 » Sheridan • (307) 672-3473 » Toll free • (800) 442-2761 » cheyenne.va.gov

Veterans Benefits and Assistance » (800) 827-1000 » benefits.va.gov/benefits

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Veterans Crisis Line » (800) 273-8255 » veteranscrisisline.net

Vet CenterProvides veterans with readjustment counseling and resources » Cheyenne • (307) 778-7370 » vetcenter.va.gov

Veterans Home of Wyoming » Buffalo • (307) 684-5511 »health.wyo.gov/vets/index.html

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) » (307) 778-7340 » wyomingvfw.com

Wyoming Veterans Commission » (307) 777-8151 » wyo.gov/wyomingmilitarydepartment/veter ans-commission

University of Wyoming: Vet Services » (307) 766-6908 » uwyo.edu/vetservices

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Caregivers and Long Term Care

Adult Day Care Services ................................................36Assistive Technology ......................................................37Homemaker/Housekeeping Services ............................38Home Health Care .........................................................38Hospice Care..................................................................40In-Home Services ...........................................................42Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) ............43Nutrition Programs for Older Adults...............................44Personal Care ................................................................45Respite Care ..................................................................46Senior Transportation Services .....................................47Assisted Living Facilities, Board and Care, Independent Living Facilities and Nursing Home Facilities .................48

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These services are designed to provide care for older adults who cannot be left alone while the caregiver attends to other necessary responsibil-ities.

36 | Caregivers and Longterm Care

Adult Day Care Services

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free • (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

See the Wyoming Senior Centers matrix on rear panel

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Adaptive equipment designed to assist with physical or cognitive disabilities.

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Assistive Technology

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free • (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

University of Wyoming: Center on Aging

» Department 3432 1000 University Avenue Laramie, WY 82071 » (307) 766-2829 » uwyo.edu/wycoa/

Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation

» (307) 266-6956 » (800) 735-8322 » wilr.org

Wyoming Life Resource Center

» (800) 294-1888

Wyoming New Options in Technology

» (307) 766-2084 » (800) 861-4312

University of Wyoming: Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

» uwyo.edu/wind » (888) 989-9463

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These services provide assistance with cleaning, errands, shopping, laundry, and possible meal preparation.

Programs provided by public or private agencies certified by Medicare. These agencies can pro-vide a homebound, eligible individual, under the orders of a physician, with skilled nursing ser-vices, home health aides, and therapists (physi-cal, occupational and/or speech). Home health agencies are certified and/or licensed.

38 | Caregivers and Longterm Care

Homemaker/ Housekeeping Services

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division-Wyoming Home Services

» (800) 442-2766

See the Wyoming Senior Centers matrix on rear panel

Home Health Care

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

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Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free • (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

ElderCarelink

» eldercarelink.com

Eldercare Locator

» (800) 677-1116

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Medicare Home Health-Agencies Information

» (800) 633-4227 » medicare.gov

Wyoming Department of Health: Healthcare Licensing and Surveys

Provides a list of licensed home health agencies near you » (307) 777-7123

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Specialized care services for people diagnosed as terminally ill with six months or less to live. Care can be provided in home or in a hospice facility and can consist of pain relief, symptom control and support services for the patient and family members.

40 | Caregivers and Longterm Care

Hospice Care

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free: (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free: (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Hospice Foundation

» hospicefoundation.org

Hospice Net

» hospicenet.org

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Services and programs designed to assist the caregiver and the homebound care recipient. These programs promote independence by allowing individuals to remain at home.

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Medicare Helpline

To determine potential Medicare coverage for care » (800) 633-4227 » medicare.gov

Wyoming Department of Health: Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys

Provides a list of licensed/certified hospice facilities » (307) 777-7123

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

In-Home Services

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Eldercare Locator

» (800) 677-1116

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The LTCOP provides the community with a voice to identify issues in nursing homes, assist-ed living facilities, board and care facilities and at home.

ElderCarelink

» eldercarelink.com

Cheyenne Health and Wellness Center

» (307) 635-3618

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

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Home delivered meals, on-site meals, congre-gate meals, food banks and pantries.

44 | Caregivers and Longterm Care

Nutrition Programs for Older Adults

Meals on Wheels

Home delivered meals for the 60+ » Casper • (307) 265-8659 » Cheyenne • (307) 635-5542

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Programs designed to assist individuals with bathing, medication, dressing, personal appear-ance, feeding and toileting under the direction of a professional.

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Personal Care

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free: (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

ElderCarelink

» eldercarelink.com

Eldercare Locator

» (800) 677-1116

Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation

» (307) 266-6956 » (800) 735-8322 » wilr.org

Wyoming State Board of Nursing

» (307) 777-7601

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Caregivers occasionally need a break. Respite care may be offered for hours or days.

Respite Care

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free • (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc

» Senior Companion Program wyomingseniors.com/services/senior-compan ion-program

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» health.wyo.gov/aging/index.html

See the Wyoming Senior Centers matrix on rear panel

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Many Wyoming communities offer excellent transportation services for the caregiver and care recipient. Services may include rides to doctor’s appointments or nearby hospital across state lines.

Senior Transportation Services

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

AARP Drivers’ Safety

Safe driving classes aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driversafety

(866) 663-3290

Wyoming Independent Living

» Transportation Voucher Program » (800) 735-8322

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For a list of the various senior housing and long-term care services and support options in your community, please contact the following resources.

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Wyoming Public Transportation Providers

» wyomingtransportationproviders.org

Wyoming Public Transport Association

» wytrans.org » 20045 Highway 150 South » Evanston, WY 82930 » (307) 679-3220

Assisted Living Facilities, Board and Care, Indepen-dent Living Facilities and Nursing Home Facilities

211

A statewide information and referral system » Dial 211 » 211wyoming.communityos.org

Assisted Living Veterans’ Home of Wyoming

» (307) 684-5511 » Buffalo, WY

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Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

» Toll Free • (877) 435-7851 » wyomingadrc.org

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation (MPQHF)

A quality assurance organization dedicated to improving health care in Wyoming. » mpqrf.org » 877 810-6248

Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division

» (800) 442-2766

Wyoming Department of Health: Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys

Provides a list of licensed/certified hospice facilities » (307) 777-7123

See the Wyoming Senior Centers matrix on rear panel

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Wyoming Senior Centers

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Black Coal Senior Center of the Northern Arapaho Tribe » Arapahoe » (307) 856-3405

Buffalo Senior Center » Buffalo » (307) 684-9551 » buffaloseniorcenter.com

Campbell County Senior Center » Gillette » (307) 686-0804 » campbellcountyseniorcenter.com

Carbon County Senior Services » Rawlins » (307) 328-2863 » carboncountyseniors.com

Central WY Senior Services » Casper » (307) 265-4678 » casperseniorcenter.com

Cody Council on Aging » Cody » (307) 587-6221

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Cokeville Senior Citizens » Cokeville » (307) 279-3226

Crook County Senior Services » Sundance » (307) 283-1711

Converse County Aging Services » Douglas » (307) 358-4348 » douglasseniors.com

Eppson Center For Seniors » Laramie » (307) 745-5116

Golden Hour Senior Center » Green River » (307) 872-3223

High Country Senior Center » Dubois » (307) 455-2990

Hot Springs Senior Center » Thermopoli » (307) 864-2151 » hscseniorctr.com

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Kemmerer Senior Center » Kemmerer » (307) 877-3806

Lander Senior Center » Lander » (307) 332-2746

Laramie County Senior Services » Cheyenne » (307) 635-2435 » lcseniorservices.com

Natrona County MOW » Casper » (307) 265-8659 » mealswheels.com

Niobrara Senior Center » Lusk » (307) 334-2561

North Big Horn Senior Center » Lovell » (307) 548-6556

Pine Bluffs Senior Center » Pine Bluffs » (307) 245-3816

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Powell Senior Center » Powell » (307) 754-4223

Rendezvous Pointe » Pinedale » (307) 367-2881 » rendezvouspointe.com

Riverton Senior Citizens Center » Riverton » (307) 856-6332

Salt River Center (Star Valley Senior Center) » Afton » (307) 885-3780 » saltrivercenter.com

Senior Center of Jackson Hole » Jackson » (307) 733-7300 » seniorcenterjh.org

Senior Friendship Center » Torrington » (307) 532-2796 » goshensfc.org

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Services for Seniors » Wheatland » (307) 322-3424 » sfspc.net

Sheridan Senior Center » Sheridan » (307) 672-2240 » sheridanseniorcenter.org

Shoshoni Senior Center » Shoshoni » (307) 876-2703

South Big Horn Senior Citizens » Greybull » (307) 765-4488

Southwest Sublette County Pioneers » Big Piney » (307) 276-3249

Tensleep Senior Center » Tensleep » (307) 366-2210

Thayne Senior Center » Thayne » (307) 883-2678 » thaynesenior.com

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Uinta Senior Center Inc. » Evanston » (307) 789-3553 » uintaseniorcitizens.com

Warm Valley Senior Citizen Center » Ft. Washakie » (307) 332-8130

Washakie County Senior Center » Worland » (307) 347-3208 » worlandseniorcenter.com

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Weston County Senior Citizens » Newcastle » (307) 746-4903 » wcscc.us

Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc » Riverton » (307) 856-6880 » wyomingseniors.com

Young at Heart Senior Center » Rock Springs » (307) 352-6737 » youngatheartseniorcenter.com

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