Lower Sioux Indian Community
Personal Alarm System for Seniors
Lower Sioux Social Services and ICWA Center
39527 Reservation Highway 1, Morton, MN, 56270
(507) 697-8945
http://lowersiouxhhs.org/medical-alert-systems
Service Details
Description
The Lower Sioux Elder Nutrition Program has a program offering Medical Alert Systems for eligible elders that allows people to press a button and get help if they become ill or fall.
Funding for medical alert systems are not guaranteed after the first year of service.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
- Older adults
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to receive a life alert system under the Lower Sioux Elder Nutrition Program services, you must be:
* An enrolled member of any tribe
* Live within the Lower Sioux Indian Health Service (IHS) service area (10 mile radius)
* Aged 65 or older and living alone
* Aged 60 or older, living alone or alone for long periods of time during the day, and with a medical condition that could require immediate attention or are recovering from major surgery, a fall, heart attack or hip replacement
Application Instructions
To start service, contact agency by phone
Fees
Funding may be available to help with fees
Area Served
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 697-8600 | |
| Main | (507) 697-6185 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-1800.6260Personal Alarm Systems Definition
Programs that provide electronic equipment which connects frail elderly individuals, people who have disabilities or people at risk of violence from an ex-partner with the police, participating hospitals, paramedics or other sources of emergency assistance.
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YH-6000.6000Native American Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
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YW-8500Tribal Reservation Residents Definition
Individuals and families of Native American descent who have needs and interests in common based on living in areas recognized by the federal or a state government as being set aside for the use of Native Americans and governed by Native Americans.