Elder Services

Within all our clinical programs, staff who are trained and experienced in working with elders provide services to those aged 60 and over.

Services for Elders

Services are provided at our licensed outpatient offices and in community settings, such as elderly housing complexes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes. All services for older adults have a goal of improving health and assuring a quality of life in the community and/or the least restrictive environment that is safe and healthy.

NRI Community Services also collaborates with the Visiting Nurse Service of Greater RI, the Department of Elderly Affairs, and other health and human services agencies to enhance the availability and accessibility of a full continuum of care for elders.

Casework, Referral & Advocacy — CRA

Our CRA program is certified by, and has a regional contract with the RI Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA). A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive, home-based services for elders living in Coventry and Washington County who are at risk for abuse, self-neglect, or who are in need of services to "age in place" within their homes.

Referrals

DEA, as well as family members, elder/social service providers or members of the community, make referrals to this program.

CRA Services

CRA clinical and nursing staff provide client centered geriatric assessments and case management, caregiver support, facilitated referrals to health and other social service agencies, advocacy services, and environmental (home) risk assessments.

A Sample of Services

• Arranging in-home nursing services
• Arranging homemaking services
• Assisting in RIPAE applications
• Assisting with medical assistance applications
• Adult day care referrals
• Referral to local senior centers/community activities
• Legal assistance referrals
• Nursing home planning with client and families
• Family and caregiver education and support
• Moving assistance referrals
• Referrals to financial counselors
• Long term care assistance
• Evaluation of environmental safety hazards
• Referrals to geriatric assessments.

Coordination of Services With

• Senior Companion Programs
• Respite Care
• Medical Services
• Mental Health Services
• Transportation
• Meal Delivery Services

Contact CRA

To get more information regarding CRA Services, please call (401) 822-6208 to leave a voicemail message and someone will return your call within one business day. To refer yourself or another to Elder Services or to get more information, please click on the link below:

FCatallozzi@NRICommunityServices.org

Location

50 Wood Street
Coventry, RI 02819

Elder Services Trainings for Social Service Agencies

NRICS, through its Technical Assistance Consultation & Training Service (TACTS), provides training to social service agencies, elder service providers, elderly housing staff, police, caregivers and other community groups on dementia, depression, psychosis and substance abuse in the elderly. Staff from NRICS are also involved in elder care coordination, planning and system development activities through collaboration with several community elder care organizations.

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