Seneca Nation Area Office for the Aging
The Seneca Nation AOA is able to provide Consumer Directed personal assistant services to qualified Elders though a partnership with Western New York Independent Living. Consumer Directed service allows you to become the supervisor for your own personal assistant services. You can hire who you like (subject to some restrictions), train them in areas important to you, and supervise their work on a daily basis. Tasks are not as limited as they are in a traditional care aide plan.
Who can I hire?
If accepted into the Consumer Directed program you can hire almost anyone to be your personal assistant. The only people that are ineligible to provide the service (and get paid for it) are the consumer’s spouse or designated representative. Any other adult relative of the consumer who does not reside with the consumer or any adult relative who resides with the consumer because of the amount of care the consumer requires is eligible.
What tasks can I receive assistance with?
Some of the tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Bathing
• Getting in and out of bed/wheelchair
• Toileting
• Eating and drinking
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Personal errands
• Taking medication
To find out if you or your loved one qualify for Consumer Directed Services, please contact AOA Case Managers:
Cattaraugus – Shantel Burning (716) 532-5777
Allegany – Teresa Redeye (716) 945-8414
