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Susan Receives the Arthur H Larsen Award
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Susan And Sen Doris Turner Decatur Sr Fair 9.2022
Decatur Senior Fair 9.2022
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What does the Area Agency on Aging do?
The AAA is a regional non-profit organization serving:
- persons 60 years of age & older
- persons who provide care for older adults
- grandparents raising children
- individuals with disabilities
The AAA works for older adults by:
- representing their interests before public officials
- assessing their needs & developing programs accordingly
- administering federal & state funds in support of community-based services
Services provided by the AAA:
- linking older adults & their families to local services
- helping older workers seeking employment & training
- advocates for residents of Long Term Care facilities
Where can I get help applying for the Benefit Access Program?
The AAA can refer you to a service provider in your area. Call toll free: 1-800-888-4456.
Where can I get help to repair my home or build a ramp?
All areas in the East Central Illinois area have Senior Information Service providers.
- They can advise you about home repair, renovation, handicapped accessibility & assistive devices.
- They provide information to help maintain seniors in the least restrictive environment.
- Contact AAA at 1-800-888-4456 for your local Senior Information Service/Coordinated Point Entry provider.
My mother is moving here from another state. I have to work & cannot take care of her. Where can I find affordable housing with supportive services?
Each of our 16 counties has a Case Coordination Unit.
- They have professionals who can consult with you & your mother about options for housing, in-home care, and assess current needs.
- They will also assist in finding appropriate organizations to provide needed services.
Another resource in our area is Caregiver Advisor- They can advise you about your role as a family caregiver.
My father is being discharged from a nursing home against his will. Where can we turn for help?
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program serves as advocates for residents in LTC facilities.
- They can advise your father about his rights as a resident.
- They will assist in filing the appeal of the involuntary discharge.
- The Ombudsman program can be contacted at our toll free number (1-800-888-4456).
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ECIAAA Staff Appreciation 08/21/2019
Staff Contact Information
|
Position |
Name |
Phone |
|
Chief Executive Director |
Susan C. Real |
(309)829-2065 X 1218 |
|
Controller |
Kelly Elsey-Coffey |
(309)829-2065 X 1224 |
|
Director of Operations |
Amanda Hyde |
(309)829-2065 X 1216 |
|
Executive Services |
Nyah Creer |
(309)829-2065 X 1201 |
|
Service Compliance Coordinator |
Jennifer Roberts |
(309)829-2065 X 1212 |
|
Community Liaison |
Kathryn Johnson | (309)829-2065 X 1223 |
|
Service Compliance Coordinator |
Wendy Lisanby | (309)829-2065 X 1211 |
|
Service Compliance Coordinator |
Kimra Shafer | (309)829-2065 X 1214 |
|
Grants Management Analyst |
John Thornburg |
(309)829-2065 X 1229 |
|
Accountant |
Laton Schnetzler |
(309)829-2065 X 1230 |
|
Regional Ombudsman |
Angie Baker |
(309)829-2065 X 1231 |
|
Service Compliance Coordinator |
Jen Hooker |
(309)829-2065 X 1221 |
|
Long-Term Care Ombudsman |
Ryan Gannaway |
(309)829-2065 X 1227 |
|
Long-Term Care Ombudsman |
Jenelle Bruckner |
(309)829-2065 X 1215 |
|
Long-Term Care Ombudsman |
Christian Weber |
(309)829-2065 X 1220 |
|
Long-Term Care Ombudsman |
Courtney Bun | (309)829-2065 X 1205 |
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