Our Care Coordinator/Social Worker Lauren Prante assists clients and their families with a wide variety of concerns.  Contact Lauren for assistance for yourself or a family member in rural Cass County (701/967-8502). 

Personal assistance 

• Staff can assist with a variety of needs, such as financial assistance, equipment needs, housing, in-home services, support services, legal issues, medical needs, mental health/dementia, nutrition and transportation.  Trained staff answer questions, provide information, make referrals, arrange for services, and complete paperwork (fuel, food or prescription assistance, Medicare applications, etc.).

State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) 

• Staff are trained and certified as SHIC Counselors through the North Dakota Department of Insurance.  The service provides confidential help with Medicare (including Part D Drug Plans), Medicaid, other health insurance, and long-term care insurance.  Assistance is also provided with completing paperwork and understanding statements from hospital stays and clinic/doctor visits.

Care Coordination

• For those persons needing more help, professional staff can coordinate services, provide assistance with day-to-day finances, make arrangements for medical appointments, communicate with family members, and much more.

Outreach

• Home visits are made by staff to homebound persons.

Advance Care Plans

• Trained staff assist clients to complete their Advance Care Plans and submit to health care facilities

Socialization

• Social interaction is important for older adults health.  Staff facilitate socialization events for area seniors.