Mower County Senior Center
Advocacy - Seniors
400 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912
(507) 433-8376
desahnab@mcs-inc.org
Service Details
Description
Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible
Additional Information
Senior Advocates can assist with forms and applications, provide health insurance counseling and help seniors research and connect with services.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Mower County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
- Title III
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Specialization
- Older adults
Eligibility
Seniors age 60 years and older
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Mower County
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 433-2370 |
Last Update
2/6/2025
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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FP-0500.3300Individual Advocacy Definition
Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals to help them establish eligibility for or obtain needed services when they have been denied benefits or services for which they are eligible, when they need assistance to communicate their needs to a service provider or to otherwise effectively represent themselves, or when they have a complaint about a service. Individual advocacy attempts to reach equitable settlements without resorting to litigation and seeks to meet individual needs without attempting to change social institutions.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.
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YD-3300Informal Caregivers Definition
Family members, friends, neighbors and others who assume responsibility for attending to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems without compensation. Some, but not all, states have programs that help people pay for the caregiver of their choice, and in certain circumstances that can be a family member. Most of these programs have income and other eligibility requirements that the care recipient must meet, and strict rules often apply as to who can be paid for the caregiving. Benefits may also be available for veterans and their families through the Veteran's Administration.