Services to Improve the Quality of Life for the Senior Citizens of Our Community
At the Raleigh County Commission on Aging, our goal is to help seniors maintain their independence by having access to the programs and services that can help them meet their individual needs. However, for many seniors and their families, understanding all the benefits and community resources available can be difficult. Our agency has a professional, licensed social worker to help seniors and their families locate available community resources. All inquiries are confidential.
Contact
Kim Ratliff, Ext 119
Social Services
SHIP Counselor
Enroll Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Part D prescription plans
Assist seniors to apply for Extra Help; the federal program to help lower income seniors in paying for their prescription medication
Assist senior in resolving problems with the Medicare such as billing or filing appeals
LINKAGE & REFERRAL
Working with families to identify the most appropriate services
Helping seniors navigate the application process for services
Advocating on behalf of seniors
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Although the Raleigh County Commission on Aging DOES NOT provide funds to help seniors pay for their utilities, our social worker will assist those in need by identifying local community resources who may provide funding assistance.
Professional Education Conferences
Plans and executes the Compassionate Caregiver Conference each Spring and the Elder Abuse Conference each Fall. Each of these conferences offers Social Work and Nursing CEUs.
Kim Ratliff
LSW
Ext 119
kim_ratliff@raleighseniors.org
Kaitlyn Lei
BA
Ext 109
kaitlynn_lei@raleighseniors.org
Debra Redman
LSW
Ext 123
debra_redman@raleighseniors.org