Saturday, September 19, 2020

Assisted Living in Wyoming

Assisted Living in Wyoming:

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/wyoming

Wyoming residents who find themselves in need of advanced care in order to avoid placement in a nursing home may avail themselves of the Assisted Living Facility Waiver. This government-sponsored subsidy helps allay cost of specialized services but doesn't go toward room & board; those fees remain responsibility of resident or their representative.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for the Assisted Living Facility Waiver, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Wyoming & be at least 65 years of age or older or blind or disabled. Applicants must also meet medical eligibility requirements (as checked by a public health nurse), show financial need & have limited personal resources.

How to Apply

For more information on waiver eligibility or to apply, visit Wyoming Department of Health’s website..

IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all assisted living facilities will accept subsidy program listed above. When applying for a room in an assisted living community, it’s essential to ask financial services representative which subsidies they accept & whether the facility itself offers financial assistance for its low-income residents.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wyoming

Researching assisted living can be a confusing process, but there are numerous agencies & nonprofit agencies in Wyoming that provide free information &d guidance to seniors in need. For older Wyoming residents & their families, these organizations serve as invaluable resources that may lead to more confident decision making & beneficial financial assistance.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s mission is to support aging Americans & help those individuals make a decision that reflects their personal choices & protect their dignity. This includes help with exploring assisted living facilities & related concerns.

Visit National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to find free aging resources or contact Wyoming Department of Health's Aging Division for links to supportive & nutritional services, caregiver support, information on certified nurse aides, inspection reports on nursing homes & other senior care facilities & more.

Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division

2300 Capitol Avenue, 4th Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002
(302) 777-7995; (800) 442-2766

Military veterans and their spouses can find information on assisted living & other senior care options by contacting their local VA Center. Experienced staffers will help vets & their families understand their choices in terms of assisted living & alternatives as well as any VA benefits that may apply.

Social Security doesn’t specifically cover assisted living care in Wyoming, but residents may qualify for other money they can use toward the food & lodging portion of their care.

To explore eligibility, contact a local Social Security office directly using contact information here or via listings below:

Casper Social Security Office 82601

150 East B St, Casper, WY 82601
1-866-964-3972 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Cheyenne Social Security Office 82001

3001 E Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82001
1-866-336-7580 or TTY: 1-307-772-2144

Cody Social Security Office 82414

1285 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414
1-844-345-3522 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Riverton Social Security Office 82501

215 Big Bend Ave, Riverton, WY 82501
1-866-331-2198 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Rock Springs Social Security Office 82901

79 Winston Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901
1-855-881-0211 or TTY: 1-307-362-7984

Sheridan Social Security Office 82801

909 Long Drive, Sheridan, WY 82901
1-866-530-7798 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778

For more information on VA programs & benefit eligibility, contact one of following VA Centers in Wyoming:

Casper Vet Center

1030 North Poplar Street, Suite B, Casper, WY 82601
(307) 261-5355

Cheyenne Vet Center

3219 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 778-7370

The volunteer-staffed Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP) helps Wyoming residents understand their insurance benefits including any government supplements & private insurance options that could help pay for assisted living. Services are free & specially trained counselors are available by phone and in person for personal consultations.For more information, call (800) 856-4398 or visit one of Wyoming’s regional WSHIIP offices.

106 West Adams Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501
(800) 856-4398

951 Werner Court, Suite 295, Casper, WY 82601
(877) 634-1006

3120 Old Faithful Road, Suite 200, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(877) 634-1005

The Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for local seniors in assisted living & other long-term care situations. The ombudsman listens to complaints and concerns regarding everything from medication administration to Medicare billing to overall care & looks to resolve those issues so seniors receive the quality of life they deserve.

There are currently 4 ombudsman offices in Wyoming:

State of Wyoming Long Term Care Ombudsman

2515 Warren Ave., Suite 303, Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-2885; (307) 777-7995

Regional Ombudsman

3120 Old Faithful Road, Suite 200
(307) 634-1010; (877) 634-1005

Regional Ombudsman

951 Werner Court, Suite 295
(307) 235-5959; (877) 634-1006

Regional Ombudsman

106 East Adams Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-6880; (800) 856-4398

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Low Income Assistance Utilities Childcare Foodstamps & More - Worland, Wyoming

LIHEAP Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Wyoming

Type of Listing: Utility assistance, energy, utilities

1700 Robertson Avenue

Worland, WY 82401

(307) 347-6181

LIEAP is a state and federally-funded program that helps people pay home heating bills November through May. The program is open to homeowners and renters. It helps cover the costs of electricity, natural gas, propane, wood, diesel

Website: http://dfsweb.wyo.gov

The Department of Family Services promotes the safety, well-being and self-sufficiency of families through community partnerships. Local DFS offices can help qualifying families with supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP), child support program, Medicaid, child care assistance and other needed services.

Home Support Program

Apply for childcare assistance:

https://sites.google.com/a/wyo.gov/early-childcare-and-licensing

Food Stamps:

http://dfsweb.wyo.gov/economic-assistance/snap

SNAP Tools

View the SNAP income chart.

Read Frequently Asked Questions.

Do you qualify for SNAP?

Check your SNAP Wyoming Card balance

or call 877-290-9401.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Significant Allergens for Washakie County, Wyoming

For all 4 Seasons: Significant Allergens for Washakie County, Wyoming

http://www.pollenlibrary.com

Significant Allergens for Washakie County, WY in Winter

We consider Winter to be December, January & February.

The plants listed below have been documented to grow in Wyoming, & to flower during season indicated nationally. Flowering time pertains to particular season of year that a species is most likely to occur within your area. Although flowering period for any particular species may be fairly extensive, pollination period itself (which may cause allergic symptoms to those sensitive) is generally much more abbreviated.

Under unusual weather conditions, certain plant species may flower during seasons unexpectedly. For example, dandelions & violets can often be seen in winter in Minnesota when brief warming periods occur. To create as comprehensive a listing as possible, plants that have been documented to flower during this season are listed here.

Allergenicity Legend:

Mild Allergen

Moderate Allergen

Severe Allergen

View: Significant Allergens | Moderate Allergens | All Allergens | All Species

Trees - both of these are severe allergens

Box Elder, Ash-Leaf Maple (Acer negundo)

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Weeds - this is a severe allergen

Pennsylvania Pellitory (Parietaria pensylvanica)

Grasses

Curly Blue Grass (Poa secunda)

Significant Allergens for Washakie County, WY in Fall

We consider Fall to be September, October & November.

The plants listed below have been documented to grow in Wyoming, & to flower during season indicated nationally. Flowering time pertains to particular season of year that a species is most likely to occur within your area. Although flowering period for any particular species may be fairly extensive, pollination period itself (which may cause allergic symptoms to those sensitive) is generally much more abbreviated.

Allergenicity Legend:

Mild Allergen

Moderate Allergen

Severe Allergen

View: Significant Allergens | Moderate Allergens | All Allergens | All Species

Trees - both of these are severe allergens

Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)

Western Poison-Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)

Weeds - all of these are severe allergens

Biennial Wormwood (Artemisia biennis)

Black Sagebrush (Artemisia nova)

Coaltown Sagebrush (Artemisia cana)

Deer-Root (Iva axillaris)

Dragon Wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus)

Five-Horn Smotherweed (Bassia hyssopifolia)

Four-Wing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens)

Mat Amaranth (Amaranthus blitoides)

Pacific Wormwood (Artemisia campestris)

Pennsylvania Pellitory (Parietaria pensylvanica)

Prairie Sagebrush (Artemisia frigida)

Silverscale (Atriplex argentea)

White Sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana)

Grasses

Common Timothy (Phleum pratense)

Corn (Zea mays)

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

Prairie Koeler's Grass (Koeleria macrantha)

Spreading Bent (Agrostis stolonifera)

Significant Allergens for Washakie County, WY in Summer

We consider Summer to be June, July & August.

The plants listed below have been documented to grow in Wyoming, & to flower during season indicated nationally. Flowering time pertains to particular season of year that a species is most likely to occur within your area. Although flowering period for any particular species may be fairly extensive, pollination period itself (which may cause allergic symptoms to those sensitive) is generally much more abbreviated.

Allergenicity Legend:

Mild Allergen

Moderate Allergen

Severe Allergen

View: Significant Allergens | Moderate Allergens | All Allergens | All Species

Trees - these are all severe allergens

Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis)

Gray Willow (Salix bebbiana)

Narrow-Leaf Willow (Salix exigua)

Peach-Leaf Willow (Salix amygdaloides)

Western Poison-Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)

Weeds - these are all severe allergens

Biennial Wormwood (Artemisia biennis)

Bird-Foot Sagebrush (Artemisia pedatifida)

Black Sagebrush (Artemisia nova)

Coaltown Sagebrush (Artemisia cana)

Deer-Root (Iva axillaris)

Dragon Wormwood (Artemisia dracunculus)

Five-Horn Smotherweed (Bassia hyssopifolia)

Four-Wing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens)

Mat Amaranth (Amaranthus blitoides)

Pacific Wormwood (Artemisia campestris)

Pennsylvania Pellitory (Parietaria pensylvanica)

Powell's Orache (Atriplex powellii)

Prairie Sagebrush (Artemisia frigida)

Shadscale (Atriplex confertifolia)

Silverscale (Atriplex argentea)

Wedge-Leaf Orache (Atriplex truncata)

White Sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana)

Grasses

Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea)

Common Timothy (Phleum pratense)

Corn (Zea mays)

Curly Blue Grass (Poa secunda)

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

Prairie Koeler's Grass (Koeleria macrantha)

Spreading Bent (Agrostis stolonifera)

Significant Allergens for Washakie County, WY in Spring

We consider Spring to be March, April & May.

The plants listed below have been documented to grow in Wyoming, & to flower during season indicated nationally. Flowering time pertains to particular season of year that a species is most likely to occur within your area. Although flowering period for any particular species may be fairly extensive, pollination period itself (which may cause allergic symptoms to those sensitive) is generally much more abbreviated.

Allergenicity Legend: