Senior Outreach Nurses
Services Provided
The Nevada County Senior Outreach Nurses provide health services to county residents 60 years and older. The nurses provide:
- Comprehensive health and safety assessments
- Continued in home follow up
- Fall prevention education
- Health screenings
- Medication education/management resources
Secondly, they provide outreach such as community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public Health, and they participate in local health/wellness programs.
Referrals
Senior Outreach Nurses receive referrals to see seniors from a variety of sources - self, family members, neighbors, physicians, and other service providers.
Please Call: (530)265-1639 or email Adult Services
Program Goals
The program is designed to support seniors so they can live independently as long as possible, and avoid unwanted or premature placement in health care facilities. Nurses work with clients and other care providers to develop a plan of care. Follow-up visits are provided as needed to respond to changing needs of clients.
- Do I have to have Medi-Cal to have a Senior Nurse come see me?
- Can you call my doctor for me?
- Can you pick up medications for me?
- Can you take me to medical appointments?
- How often will you come to see me?
- Will you share my information with anyone?
- Can you get me durable medical equipment?
- Do you do wound care?
- Can you test my blood sugar?
- What does this program cost?
- Can you make meals for me or do any other care giving services?