4170 Department of Aging
Program Descriptions

40 - SPECIAL PROJECTS

This program includes the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program, and Community-Based Service Programs. The Multipurpose Senior Services Program provides health/social case management in order to prevent premature and unnecessary long-term care institutionalization of frail elderly persons. The ADHC Program is a community-based day program that provides a variety of health, therapeutic and social services to restore or maintain optimal capacity for self-care of frail older persons and adults with functional impairments. The Department certifies ADHC centers for participation in the Medi-Cal Program. The Community-Based Services include the Senior Companion, Brown Bag, Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Centers, Linkages, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy, and Respite programs.