Advocacy
Many seniors and their family members struggle with similar questions around finances, medical benefits and social security among others. Berks Encore can assist you with these questions and be your advocate.
We offer community educational sessions as well as one-on-one counseling. We help develop individualized plans to meet the needs of each client. We do not sell any insurance or financial products; instead, we can give you information on all of your options and unbiased counsel on their benefits.
Free Advocate Services Offered by Our Volunteers
Budget Counseling — with Certified Financial Counselor
- Discussion of current financial challenge
- Preparation of initial budget
- Basic budget training
- Identifying action plans to get finances under control
Options Counseling
- Discussion of your needs to promote independent living with a certified counselor
- Assistance with discharge planning from a hospital or skilled nursing facility
- Assistance with identifying available financial assistance programs
- Referrals to other public and private resources in the community, as needed
Simple Wills and Power of Attorney Documents – with Attorney from Berks County Bar Association
Note: Must have annual income less than 125% of Federal Poverty Level
- Meeting to discuss your wishes and name persons to have the powers of attorney
- Documents prepared and notarized
Budgeting for Long-Term Care Costs
- Identifying the costs of long-term care
- Identifying available resources
- Preparing a budget
Advocate Services at a Pro-Rated Hourly Rate
Check Writing and Budgeting
- Automated payment of recurring bills
- Work with client to determine how to pay other expenses
- Monthly reporting to client and/or family members
- Year-end tax reporting
Fiduciary Bookkeeping
Let our advocate services guide you through the maze of modern-day aging. For more information, please contact us via our contact form or by calling 610-374-3195, x208.