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The
Jewish Seniors Agency, Jewish Family Services, and the Jewish Community
Center have collaborated to form AgeWell RI, a “virtual agency” that
is now providing a single point of access to senior services. By
making one phone call, caregivers, family members, and seniors
will speak directly with an experienced senior information specialist,
who will provide information, referrals, and follow-up. They
will also arrange to do in-depth assessments and case management.
AgeWell
RI will reach out to the entire state, not just the Jewish community. Seniors, caregivers, or families will be able
to get information quickly and will be called back later to make
sure their issues were addressed. AgeWell RI will cut down
on the confusion and stress involved in assessing services and
ensure that an expert is always available to support families in
need. The benefits include increased referrals to agency
programs, better record keeping to measure client satisfaction
and outcomes, and stronger relationships among the agencies.
AgeWell
RI has arrived in time to serve present day caregivers and
future service recipients. You can reach the AgeWell
agency at 401-223-2335, toll free at 1-866-524-3935, or email them
at Agewellri.org.
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