تعترف خدمة Shawnee Health Service بشهر كبار السن من الأمريكيين
Shawnee Health Service proudly joins the Administration for Community Living in celebrating Older Americans Month. For 57 years, Older Americans Month has been a special time to recognize the contributions of older adults in our communities. OAM also provides resources to help older Americans stay healthy and independent. Shawnee Alliance, the social services division of Shawnee Health Service, is proud to support and advocate for older adults to help them maximize their independence and remain in the community.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults need our attention and support more than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, older adults seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Older adults should stay home as much as possible to reduce their risk of getting sick. Shawnee Alliance received a grant from the Illinois Department on Aging to assist older adults 60+ with unmet needs related to COVID-19 and isolation. Older adults 60+ in Shawnee Alliance’s 18-county service area are eligible for this assistance. Requests can be submitted by calling Shawnee Alliance at (618) 985-8322 or toll free at 1-800-642-7773.
Shawnee Alliance provides a variety of services to support older adults and their caregivers. These services include Comprehensive Care Coordination, Adult Protective Services, Family Caregiver Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, “Choice for Care,” Community Care Program, Volunteer Money Management Program, Transition Program for Hospital Inpatients and Nursing Home Residents, Aging Resource Centers, and many others.
منذ إنشائها في عام 1971 ، عملت Shawnee Health Service على تحسين صحة ورفاهية سكان جنوب إلينوي من خلال تعزيز وتطوير وإدارة الخدمات الصحية والاجتماعية الشاملة عالية الجودة. تؤمن Shawnee Health Service أن الرعاية الصحية الجيدة هي حق ، وتسعى باستمرار لضمان حصول المرضى على أعلى مستوى من الرعاية الصحية بغض النظر عن العمر أو العرق أو الدين أو الجنس أو الوضع المالي أو المكان الذي يعيشون فيه.
Shawnee Health Service is continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of our commitment to our patients and clients who count on us for their safety and wellbeing.
