To begin the process call At that number, a prospective recipient may speak to a representative of the Long-Term Care Access contractor. This contractor serves as an agent of the State of Louisiana to assist in the administration of this program. Medicaid recipients who are either: 1. At least 65 years old, OR 2.
These are activities that help a recipient remain in the community at home , rather than a nursing home setting. The program is not a medical program, nor does it provide for daily supervision sitters for those approved for services. By rule and by policy, the Department has established the following as ADLs:. Instrumental activities of daily living IADL are those tasks that, although not absolutely necessary for day-to-day living, enhance the recipient's care and further assist staying in the home and community.
By rule and by policy, the Department has established the following as instrumental activities of daily living:. For guidance on medication administration, please click here. Toggle navigation. Aging and Adult Services.
What is a responsible representative? What qualifies a person as disabled? What are instrumental activities of daily living?
By rule and by policy, the Department has established the following as instrumental activities of daily living: Light housekeeping Food preparation and storage Shopping Laundry Reminding the recipient to take medication Assisting with scheduling medical appointments when necessary Accompanying the recipient to medical appointments Assisting the recipient to access transportation.
