Program Information

There are two programs within the Public Health Department that provide services for the older adult population.

The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
is a community-based social and health care case management program that assists the frail elderly to remain safely in their homes, thus delaying or preventing institutionalization. Case Managers perform in-home assessments, prepare individual care plans, purchase services which enable the person to remain at home, and monitor the effectiveness of those services. This program provides services to approximately 200 clients per month.

The Geriatric Assessment Program (GAP)
provides information, referral, consultation in-home assessments, care planning, short-term case management, senior advocacy and community education for the frail, dependent adult at risk of institutionalization.