Emergency Response System Grant Program

The Emergency Response System Grant Program enables frail older adults to remain independent in their own homes.

Description of Service

The Emergency Response System Grant Program provides funding directly to the providers for the monthly fee.

Goal

To prevent premature institutionalization of an elderly individual by providing funding for Emergency Response System services in the home for those who cannot afford it.

Eligibility

Recipients must be 60 or older and reside in the 22-county service area of NENAAA. They must demonstrate functional and financial need as determined by a NENAAA Care Manager.

Want more information?

Please contact Richard Brandow, Long-Term Care Supervisor:
(402) 370-3454 or (800) 672-8368
Richard.Brandow@Nebraska.gov