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Social Services
DBSC employs a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) who is also a
Geriatric Care Manager. She offers extensive social service assistance
to residents who come to the Center directly or are referred
by other agencies. Her knowledge and expertise in handling complex
issues involving such areas as Medicaid, food stamps, Medicare
and supplements, EPIC, HEAP, veterans benefits, tax abatement
as well the myriad of other assistance programs available to
low and moderate income individuals and families. She conducts
Care Givers support groups and offers case management services
to the homebound elderly as needed. A group of volunteers, Friendly
Visitors, consists of seniors who visit three different nursing
homes within the area, twice a month. At Christmastime and Easter,
gourmet food gift baskets are delivered to the homebound. Appointments
are necessary. Please call Edna at (516) 922-1770 ext. 305.
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Elderly Transportation Service (ETS)
To help keep our members healthy, we provide transportation
to seniors who need assistance and do not have their own means
of transportation for dental, medical and social service appointments.
A suggested donation of $ .50 per mile is requested. Please call
Mimi for reservation one week in advance. (516) 922-6422.
Home Care Referral Service
Home Care Referral Service maintains a roster of home health
care aids, LPN's, RN's companions and housekeepers. These workers
can offer help for recently discharged hospital patients; a respite
for caregivers of older people and/or companionship and support
for the elderly people who reside within our community and are
living at home. For more information please call Barbara at 922-6422.
Visiting Registered Nurse
Visiting Registered Nurse visits the Center twice weekly and
provides blood pressure screenings. She will also answer any
general medical questions seniors may have. During the fall we
conduct a free flu clinic which is open to all seniors in the
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