1. Lebanon – Lancaster – Lycoming

2. Introduction to LIFE Eligibility
LIFE Programs are community home based programs supporting
Individuals who want to stay living in an independent living environment
and can do so safely with the supports from LIFE.
Eligibility
You must be age 55 or older
Meet eligibility from the Area Agency on Aging
You must live in an area served by a LIFE Center
You must be able to live safely in the community

3. LIFE Program Who is a candidate for LIFE?
Frequent Hospitalizations/Rehab visits
Medical Diagnosis unmanaged
Medications mismanaged
Has chronic and/or complex medical needs
Families struggling to help manage medical care
Individuals who typically isolate themselves
And/ meets financial eligibility or can private pay

4. Participants and Caregivers Benefit
“Mom used to enjoy social activities, but now she doesn’t get out of the house at all.”
“Dad forgets to take his pills – which lands him in the ER frequently. I need help reminding him to take his pills
“Gram is not eating right. She’s lost so much weight. How can I encourage her to eat more nutritiously?”
“It seems like my brother is in the hospital more than he is at home. I don’t know how to help him.”
“Aunt Bea cannot be home alone and I work during the day. How do keep her safe?”

5. What do LIFE Services Include?
Transportation to and from LIFE Center
Physician Services
Medicine Management
Nursing
Social Work
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Recreational Therapy and Activities
Nutrition Counseling
Meals and Snacks
Personal Care (Bathing and Grooming

6. Day in the LIFE
Adult Day Health Services Center – number of days determined by need 1-5 days
Access physical therapy
Have blood work taken
Visit the clinic, see Doctor or Nurse
Have social interaction
Eat healthy lunch
Transportation to and from the center
Transportation to specialists

7. Mary’s Story Mary on her own:
Mary is 84. She qualifies for nursing home placement, but prefers to remain at home. She has congestive heart failure and frequently visits the emergency room. On Monday, Mary wakes not feeling well so she stays in bed most of the day. On Tuesday her ankles are swollen and she is beginning to have difficulty breathing. On Wednesday morning, a friend stops by and discovers Mary in bed, unable to get up. The friend calls An ambulance takes Mary to the emergency room where she is admitted to intensive care. After a grueling experience, her condition stabilizes and Mary returns home where she worries about the next ‘episode.’
Mary experiencing Albright’s LIFE program:
Now imagine Mary is enrolled in the Albright LIFE program. On Monday, though she does not feel well, Mary wakes, dresses, and waits for the Albright LIFE van driver who will take her to the LIFE Center. Once there, a certified nursing assistant notices that Mary is not quite herself and recommends that Mary see the on-site physician, who is already familiar with her heart condition. The physician prescribes medication, which is provided to Mary onsite. A certified nursing assistant from the Albright LIFE program checks on Mary in her home that evening to be sure she is taking her medication and her condition is not worsening.
Mary’s condition is closely monitored every day by LIFE staff . There is no call to 911. She avoids an emergency room visit and other hospital services. Mary’s health and quality of life are much improved. Mary can now live independently safely and in the comfort of her own surroundings.

8. Questions?

9. How can I refer? LIFE Lebanon: LIFE Lancaster: LIFE Lycoming:
Lori Brandt: LIFE Director of Outreach
Direct: (717)
LIFE Lancaster:
Mitzi Dye: Community Outreach Coordinator
Direct: (717)
LIFE Lycoming:
Valerie Jo Roberts: LIFE Outreach Coordinator
Direct: (570)