Resources
Senior Resources
Senior Life Solutions or Working on Wellness are programs designed to support older adults experiencing low mood, mood changes, or coping with changes in life.
- Senior Life Solutions – Outpatient Group Therapy for Older Adults (Wayne, NE area)
- WOW – Working on Wellness – Outpatient Senior Behavioral Health Group Therapy (Pender, NE area)
There are local home health and hospice options for individuals who want to reside in their homes. Reach out and see if your insurance qualifies you. Ootherwise, there are private pay options.
- Providence Medical Center – Home Health and Hospice (Northeast Nebraska area)
- Home Instead (Northeast Nebraska area)
- Right at Home (Northeast Nebraska area)
Other Resources
Medicare and Medicaid Resources
Nebraska SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) assists Medicare-eligible individuals, families, and caregivers through outreach and training to help navigate informed insurance decisions.
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WHCC has a certified SHIP Volunteer available to guide your insurance questions.
Medicaid (for the aged and disabled) is a financial resource for older adults/disabled who are deemed low-income. Medicaid may assist with paying for medications, medical care, and room and board costs. If one is Medicaid eligible and wants to continue residing at home or in an Assisted Living, apply for a Medicaid Waiver to assist with those costs.
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Medicaid for Aged and Disabled Application (Medicaid for the Aged or Disabled) - PDF application
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Medicaid for Aged and Disabled Application - Online Portal for Application
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Documentation Guide - resource guide
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Nebraska Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care: Income & Asset Limits - resource guide
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What Happens When Only One Spouse Needs Medicaid Long-Term Care? - resource guide
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Medicaid Waiver Application (Medicaid when you live in Assisted Living or the community) - PDF application
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Medicaid Waiver Info - resource guide
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