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Seniors Information & Referral Service (SIRS)

Targeting social services to meet your needs or the needs of your loved ones doesn’t need to be a hassle. Asbury Heights is proud to operate the Seniors Information & Referral Service (SIRS), a free referral program designed to help caregivers identify programs designed to enhance the lives of seniors.

Available for free to the public, SIRS provides users with information related to the care, finances, psychosocial and legal needs of local seniors. The SIRS counselor is a master’s level social worker with a special interest in seniors and will work on your behalf to get the answers you need about the services you want. Whether you need help ironing out legal issues, are confused about whether a particular medication plan is right for you, or are in need of transportation to monthly doctor appointments, SIRS can help.

Some of the programs that SIRS can assist you with include:

Health Services

Geriatric assessments
Geriatric physicians
Home health agencies
Rehab services
Durable medical equipment
Hospice programs
Vision/hearing/dental services
Home food services
Nutrition counseling

Financial Information

Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Food stamps/fuel assistance
Home equity conversions
Property tax abatement
Reverse annuity mortgage program

Legal Services

Living will
Power of attorney
Guardianships
Representative payee

Health Insurance Information

PACE/PACENET
Medicare Information
Medicare supplemental health insurance
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
Long-term care insurance
Medicaid information
Assistance with claims

Placement Issues

Staying at home strategies
Counseling for independent, personal care/assisted living, nursing home placement
Listing of beds available by levels of care and ability to meet special needs
Moving and house closedown services

Senior Involvement / Enhancement Activities

Senior centers/social dining
Adult day care
Recreation/education
Senior citizen organizations
Volunteer programs
Employment placement

Transportation

Discounts
Specialized services (e.g. wheelchair accessible van services)
Subsidized medical transportation
Vehicle conversions

Mental Health Services

Support groups
Counseling
Crisis intervention
Protective services and elder abuse programs