African American Elders Program
The African American Elders Program serves African-American elders in Central and Southeast Seattle and South King County. The program identifies frail, isolated and hard-to-serve African Americans and assists them in accessing and receiving needed social and health services through ongoing case management, support and referrals.
Contact
- 100 23rd Ave S
Seattle, WA, 98144 - karen.winston@seattle.gov
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(206) 328-5639
- https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/african-american-elders-program/
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Mission
To ensure quality of health care for low-income African American Elderly living in poverty.
Resources
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Health & WellnessMental Health Services
Social & Health Services
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Essential ServicesElderly Services
About
The African American Elders Program serves African-American elders in Central and Southeast Seattle and South King County. The program identifies frail, isolated and hard-to-serve African Americans and assists them in accessing and receiving needed social and health services through ongoing case management, support and referrals. The program identifies African Americans who are:
- 60 years and older
- Chronically ill, frail, or disabled
- Unable to obtain services or perform activities of daily living
- Low-income or below poverty level
- At risk of premature institutionalization
- In need of multiple services in order to remain in their homes
- Lacking formal and informal support systems
- Have one ADL deficit
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