Alzheimer’s Alliance of Perry County Resource Guide

Highland Oaks

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• Two memory care secured neighborhoods that specialize in Alzheimer’s and dementia.

• Offer private and semi-private suites on these neighborhoods with specialized programs .

• Offer respite stays for those who may just need a break for a few hours or a few days / weeks for those needing a break to go out of town on vacation.

• Caregivers on our memory care neighborhood understand that those with memory loss need unique care and support. They know its important to learn their past, to respect their individuality, and to be patient if they become frustrated or Confused. They also know that clinical care and compassion should always go hand in hand . 

• Accept Medicaid , private pay and are also contracted with the VA .

 

Highland Oaks Health center 

4114 N State Route 376 NW 

McConnelsville, Ohio 43756

Phone #740-962-3761

Contact Name: Tricia Mumaw, CSR , LPN 

 

Bickford Senior Living and Memory Care

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• Beginning Jan 2020 will have a Dementia support group that meets second Tuesday of every month led by our Director LPN Shawna at 6 pm

• Support group is open to anyone struggling with past or present dementia caregiver concerns or stress.  Also open to anyone wishing to pay it forward and help other's that are in a time of need.

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Brickford Assisted Living and Memory Care

1834 Countryside Dr.

Lancaster, Oh 43130

 

Contact Name:  Shawna Milatovich 740-689-9944

 

 

Home Helpers – Lancaster

• Provide service to all of Perry County and we are Private Duty Home care.

• Can help with bathing, dressing, personal care, meal prep and just about anything the family needs that is non-medical.

• Take LTC insurance and VA benefits and can do anything from 2-24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• All our aides are our employees not contracted out and have dementia/Alzheimer’s training provided by our LPN on staff.

 

Home Helpers

616 E Main St

Lancaster, OH 43130

P 740.689.9410 | F 866.554.0270

 

Contact Name: Jody Amspaugh

 

Genesis Healthcare

 

• Have specialty trained doctors and advanced providers to help provide comfort to our community members with serious illness

• Can see patients in their home and also offer an office option at the Somerset Medical Center

 

Contact Name: Nancy Ring 740-454-5913

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Perry County Transit

• Provide transportation options, sources, referrals, and resolutions in regard to ANY transportation issues.

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Perry County Transit

740-342-2810

 

Contact Name: Lisa Leckrone – 740-342-5423

 

Judge Luann Cooperrider

• Can provide literature on Guardianships and other Probate matters

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Contact Info: jlc@perrycountycourt.com

 

Interim HealthCare

• In-home provider of medical and non-medical services.  Our goal is to allow aging loved ones to live at home longer, safer and comfortably.  

•  As a full-service provider, one call to our transitional care coordinators will provide information on services you may qualify for. 

• If preferred, we will schedule a free, in home assessment to discuss your individual needs and options.

• Services Offered

  • Home Health Care

  • Home Health Care Medicaid

  • Personal Care and Support

  • Hospice & Palliative

  • Veteran’s Administration

 

 Contact Info: Maribeth Lemon - 740-453-5130

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Donald Law Offices, LLC

• Wills

• Estate Planning

• Elder Law

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Donald Law Offices

719 West Market St

Baltimore. Oh 43105

740-400-4194

 

Contact Name: Jennifer Moore

 

Perry County Job & Family Services

 

• Adult Protective Services

• Clients/Family’s may have to apply for Medicaid – phone number to do so is 1-844-640-6446

• Clients can apply for food assistance using the above number as well

 

Perry County Job & Family Services

212 South Main Street

PO Box 311

New Lexington, Ohio 43764

740-721-0684

 

Contact Name: Chelsie Schultheis M.Ed.

 

Resource Guide – JFS

https://www.perryjfs.org/pdf/Resource-Guide.pdf 

 

Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center

• In order to qualify those in need must have a Masonic affiliation (themselves, a wife or widow)

• Provide Financial Assistance for health and safety issues to those that qualify

• Masonic Volunteer Committee can provide addition assistance to Masons and their families

  • Transportation

  • Home Visits

  • Help around the House

• The Community Outreach Manager can also assist anyone regardless of Masonic affiliation, connect with local services or assist them by exploring what services are available.

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Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center

PO Box 376

Bainbridge, Ohio 45612

(817)881-1623

 

Contact Name: Melissa Hirn-Pulliam (Out Reach Manager) – Cell (740)970-7903

 

Perry County Health Department

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• Work within Perry County to promote healthy lifestyles that will help to prevent disease and improve the quality of life for Perry County residents.

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Contact Name: Jenna Cannon – Nurse – 740-342-5179, ext 222

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Ohio State Highway Patrol

• Officer will work with the family to help when a loved one should no longer be driving.  They will assist in the conversation of taking their keys and safety. 

 

Contact Name: 

Lieutenant Shad E. Caplinger

 Lancaster-Circleville Rd,

Lancaster, Ohio  43130

(740) 654-1523 | Fax (740) 654-0188 | Cell (740) 503-2112

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Project LifeSaver

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• Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.

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Contact Name:

Jeff Wilson

(740) 683-6628

website: https://projectlifesaver.org/ 

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Quality Moments

Specialized counseling agency focused on the most vulnerable of our population. Their purpose is to provide trauma informed care to children, adults, and families that are struggling with mental health, addiction, and interruptions to their family systems.

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They support families through hourly respite programs.  It can be planned or emergency care. Services can be delivered in a patient’s home, or in out-of-home locations, utilizing our network of respite care provider facilities and therapeutic family homes.

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Locations:

Pickerington Office

10400 Blacklick Eastern Rd

Pickerington, Oh 43147

 

Zanesville Office

4040 Stoneridge Rd

Zanesville, Ohio 43701

 

Website: www.qualitymomentsohio.com

 

Contact Name:

Chrissy Campbell

Cell : 740-319-4445

Office: 614-726-7359 ext 702

chrissycampbell@qualitymomentsohio.com

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Additional Resource Websites

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Newly diagnosed dementia packet:

https://www.alz.org/media/documents/newly-diagnosed-packet.pdf

 

Spanish packet:

https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/spanish-espanol-packet.pdf

 

Early Stage Alzheimer’s packet:

https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/early-stage-packet.pdf

 

Mid-Late Stage Alzheimer’s packet:

https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/mid-late-stage-packet.pdf

 

Asian language Alzheimer’s resources:

https://alz.org/asian/overview.asp?nL=ZH&dL=ZH

 

Spanish language Alzheimer’s resources:

https://www.alz.org/?lang=es-MX

 

Memory and Communication Aids for People with Dementia: Downloadable Materials (Free):

https://www.healthpropress.com/downloadable-resources/bourgeois26urmca6g/

 

Paying For Alzheimer’s Care: Financial Help, Costs and Care Options:

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/memory-care

 

10 Fun, No Fail Activities For People With Dementia:

https://dailycaring.com/activities-for-people-with-dementia-10-fun-no-fail-ideas/

 

The Alzheimer’s Store:

https://www.alzstore.com/default.asp?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Alzheimer%27s%20-%20Brand&utm_medium=ppc