The program, she said, assists family members who care for individuals 60 years of age and older, as well as grandparents and others who care for children with developmental disabilities.
She said her staff personally visited the “homebound” manamko’ to determine their medical status and eligibility.
There are 120 senior citizens who are homebound on Saipan, 33 on Tinian and 45 on Rota.
Mondala said they learned that most of the homebound senior citizens are undergoing treatment for heart attack, stroke and diabetes complications.
The information gathered during the outreach mission will be compiled and sent to the federal government, she added.
Next month, she said they expect to finish the documentation of information regarding the homebound manamko.’
Dr. Larry Hocog, the Manamko’ Center’s physician, will also visit the homebound senior citizens as part of its regular medical outreach program, Mondala said.
Before these visits, the Aging Office will conduct a community development analysis to determine the primary needs of its clients.
Mondala said the medical program was never done before because of the unavailability of a physician.
