News Release
For Immediate Release: May 16, 2011
Contact Person: Diane Lee, PIO, 301-334-7730
Garrett County Health Department
Adult Evaluation & Review Services
Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS) is a free program for Garrett County residents age 18 and older. AERS core staff includes a registered nurse and a licensed social worker who will develop a plan of care involving the client and family. The evaluations are conducted in the home or at another location as requested.
AERS staff evaluates service eligibility such as:
• Nutrition Referrals: to home delivered meals or consults regarding nutrition
• Medication Assistance: Counseling and referral regarding Medbank, and other medication programs
• Transportation referrals for special transportation funds (ACS) or counseling about GTS services
• Referrals for medical equipment needs
• Referrals and counseling regarding Medical Day Care
• In-home Aide Service (non medical): In Home Care Provider list maintained by AERS and information on private options
• Nursing Home Transitioning: assisting in the process and referrals to the nursing home of your choice
• Counseling and referrals regarding housing options.
• Referrals for respite options
• Counseling about Social Security benefits and/or Medicaid application and assistance with the process
• Other referrals as requested
For more information about our program contact us by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 301-334-7740 or 301-895-3111 or by fax anytime at 301-334-7751. The Health Department website is www.garretthealth.org . Our office maintains an answering machine for after hour calls.