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Page 3 <br /> <br /> The Aging Task Force Health Issues Subcommittee identified in <br /> consideration of the current status of health care needs of the elderly <br /> in the county in recognition of the range of services anticipated and <br /> currently available, the following recommendations are made: <br /> <br /> 1. It is imperative that current services now available be maintained <br /> and enhanced. <br /> <br /> Specific examples include: <br /> <br /> a. Respite Care e. Homemaker Home Health-Aide <br /> b. Chore Worker f. Home Health Care <br /> c. Transportation <br /> d. Adult Day Care/Day Health <br /> <br />2. It is imperative to provide training to caregivers of the elderly <br /> who reside in the community. <br /> <br /> Educating the caregiver enhances the health and quality of life of <br /> tha elderly at home: <br /> <br /> A. Accees to services <br /> <br /> a. In Home Services <br /> b. Personal Care <br /> c. Other Services <br /> <br /> B. Enhanced ability to support to provide care <br /> <br /> a. Input <br /> b. Delay Institutionalization <br /> <br />3. It is imperative to anticipate projected need for health services <br /> for the elderly. <br /> <br /> High priority ar~as: <br /> <br /> A. In Home Services <br /> <br /> a. Homa Care <br /> b. Personal Care <br /> c. Nursing Services <br /> d. Other Services <br /> <br /> B. Prevention and Education <br /> <br /> a. Health Scree~ing <br /> b. Other Services <br /> <br /> <br />