Senior Care

In February 2018, St. John the Baptist Parish began its Senior Care Program, which we are excited to offer!

As a Parish with a significant aging population, so many of our parishioners and their loved ones are sometimes confronted with rehabilitation after illness; requiring assistance to remain safely in their homes, and; possible long-term care placement. This can be a frightening and exhausting experience.

St. John the Baptist is the eleventh Parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to offer this Program, in partnership with Catholic Housing and Community Services and partially funded by a generous endowment.

Christopher Minnick is in charge of the Program at St. John the Baptist. Examples of services include:
- exploring and applying for benefits for which seniors may qualify;
- assessing the home situation for safety and making recommendations;
- connecting seniors to resources in the community to set them up for success in continuing to live at home, and;
- navigating Medicare and discussing which options best suit each senior’s individual needs.

The primary mission of the program is to help seniors safely remain in their homes and/or to support the transition to and from home, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or long-term care. By providing information and in-home evaluations, a plan is tailored for the needs and preferences of the senior, couple, or loved ones.

Services offered through the Senior Care Program:

·         Selecting a new Prescription Drug Plan (Medicare Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO)

·         Coordinating home care services

·         Explaining the difference between home health care and home care

·         Applying for VA benefits, such as Aid & Attendance

·         Applying for benefits offered by Pennsylvania, such as

- Rent/Property Tax Rebate, SNAP (formerly called food stamps),

- LIHEAP (utility assistance), and Waiver (home care)

·         Coordinating legal assistance to create or update POA, will, and advance directive documents

Chris' office is in St. John the Baptist Parish Center; you may contact him at (215) 482-4600 x109.

In-person meetings may be held with seniors in their homes, if that is their preference, for confidentiality and convenience.  Office calls and visits are also available.

It is our goal to assist the seniors of our Parish in enjoying independence and the highest possible quality of life in their homes and our Parish community.

Note:  The Senior Care Program is offered to members of the St. John the Baptist Parish, and not to be confused with St. John's Senior Citizens Club, which is a community / social organization offered to individuals in the 55+ Community and meets every other Tuesday in the Parish Social hall from September - June.  For more information on St. John's Seniors Club, click here.