Resource Number: 4661909
Description
The Senior Outreach Nurse program provides health services to county residents 60 years and older. Offers comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall prevention education, medication education/management resources, and continued in-home follow-up. In-home assessments review a client's medical, social, and environmental needs and offer health education consistent with client's needs. Will discuss referrals that are appropriate for clients, and help link them to other community resources and services. Provides follow-up visits and telephone calls as needed.

Offers outreach such as community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public Health, and participate in local health/wellness programs. Flu shots can be given to home-bound seniors. Call 530-265-1639 to arrange.

Senior Outreach Nurse does NOT do in-home COVID-19 TESTING. People who need in-home testing will need to get a home test kit.

Web pages

• Services Available from Senior Outreach Nurses =https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1358/Services-Available
• Senior Outreach Nurses = https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1343/Senior-Outreach-Nurses

Program Phones: 888-339-7248 Toll free 530-265-1639 Business Line 530-470-2625 Fax

Senior Administrator Kelly Carpenter Program Manager/ Public Guardian 530-265-1667 kelly.carpenter@nevadacountyca.gov

Website: www.nevadacountyca.gov/1343/Senior-Outreach-Nurses Email: adult.services@nevadacountyca.gov

Categorized as:

Health Screening/Diagnostic Services * Older Adults Blood Pressure Screening * Older Adults Geriatric Assessment * Older Adults Health Education * Older Adults General Health Education Programs Medication Information/Management * Older Adults Alzheimer's Disease Skip Navigation Links.