Respite Care - Cedar Bluff, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Provides the at home caregiver of an eligible patient time off from his/her duties. The program helps to maintain the health and well-being of the patient and the caregiver. This respite program can provide up to 720 hours per year for qualified patients in the Medicaid program. Provides caregivers with relief from care giving duties in an effort to maintain a quality life, independence, and the prevention of premature institutionalization. These duties include meal preparation, shopping assistance, light housekeeping and supervision. There are also Support Group Meetings provided for caregivers. This program helps to maintain the health and well being of the patient and the caregiver.
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Physical Address
164 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Fax
(276) 963-0130
Voice
Voice
Fax
(276) 963-0130
Website
Application process
Call the office for more information. Participants may be eligible for transportation assistance to the sites.
Languages
English
Service area
Dickenson, VA
Agency info
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
The local area agency on aging that serves Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell.