Functions

The division shall carry out such functions geared towards responding to the needs and problems of the elderly including but not limited to the following: COL11/8/2019 CH. 8 SENIOR CITIZENS

(a)Make contact with all senior citizens in various districts and provide at the district level such services as outreach, intake processing, referrals and other such services as are necessary;

(b)Plan, coordinate, oversee or implement recreational and leisure activities and other cultural programs;

(c)Plan, oversee, coordinate or implement programs and activities to enhance or promote self-development, including but not limited to arts and crafts, counseling, continuing education, music appreciation, job development and skill training;

(d)Plan, oversee, coordinate or implement programs relative to the nutritional home service and transportation needs of senior citizens; and

(e)Plan, oversee, coordinate or implement programs and activities for health care, including but not limited to the medical, health and social services and special homes for the aged.