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Council on Aging Silicon Valley’s Care Management services are for older adults and caregivers who are providing care for older relatives. Services range from information assistance and referral to full care planning and setting up services with an emphasis on serving those individuals who have the greatest social and economic need. Care Management services assist clients and their families to connect to resources and develop the skills that promote safe and independent living. COA Care Management assists persons 60+, living in Santa Clara County, not currently receiving care management through any other program, at risk of institutionalization, and that can be maintained safely in the community. A client must have the need for care management and be willing to participate in the Program. Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) assists persons who are 65+, receiving MediCal under an appropriate aid code, live in Santa Clara County, and are, certifiable for placement in a nursing facility. Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) is for people who provide care to an older adult relative age 60+. Our client, the caregiver, may be age 18+. Care management services include information about available services and assistance in gaining access to those services. In addition individual counseling, training and support group assistance is provided. |
For more information please contact Council on Aging Silicon Valley at (408) 296-8290.
If you are calling from outside of Santa Clara County,
please call 1 (800) 510-2020 to connect with the Area Agency
on Aging in your own county.
A contact form is also avaliable here.
