TEBS -
Taos Elder Benevolent Services
Helping Elders Stay in Their Homes
Because elders can live longer than they'd expected and/or can be overwhelmed by unforeseen medical expenses, they run the real risk of outliving their personal resources, which can impose a heavy burden on their spouses and families.
The goal of Taos Elder Benevolent Services (TEBS), a program initiative of the Lions Club of Taos, is to help elders (50+) maintain a high quality of life and health. We provide free guidance to those elders and their families as they apply for federal support programs (including Medicaid and Veterans Widows benefits) or seek respite caregiving from a roster of trained, vetted persons.
This is how the TEBS process works:
1. First, elders and their family members meet with TEBS Navigators to discuss the elder's current financial condition and residential situation (e.g. private apartment, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing facility). This is essential in determining eligibility for government support programs.
2. If care is needed at home guidance to the respite caregiver roster is provided.
For further information, call Bill Waugh at 575-758-0404.
ELDERS STAYING PUT
Helping seniors live well, where they feel best — at home.
The Lions Club is proud to support our community by helping older adults connect with the resources they need to live independently, confidently, and with dignity. You don’t have to navigate it alone — we’re here to help.