Seniors Information and Referral Service (SIRS)
SIRS is your connection to senior resources.
1-877-405-7477(toll free)

Asbury Heights is proud to announce a new service - the Seniors Information and Referral Service (SIRS). This currently free service is designed to provide you, your children, and caregivers with information related to care, finances, psychosocial or legal needs of seniors. There are many programs that benefit seniors, but you need to know where to find them. SIRS does just that. The intent of SIRS is to be the bridge that connects seniors in need and supporting organizations in the Pittsburgh area.

Saving time is a priority for many caregivers who work full-time jobs while managing family responsibilities. It can be time consuming trying to find answers to important questions and can sometimes require time away from work. SIRS can help save you time by suggesting alternative transportation arrangements to doctor appointments, ordering applications, checking on bed availability prices, etc. so that you and your loved ones can review the information and follow up as necessary.

The following are some suggested topics that you might want to discuss further with the SIRS counselor, a masters-level social worker who understands the problems of and tailoring solutions for seniors and their families.

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 Recreational/educational 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