More Help for Seniors
Other
services provided by vendors and contractors include:
Caregiver Information Services
– disseminate relevant information to caregivers through publications, group
presentations, seminars, health fairs and mass media.
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Chore
Services
– heavy cleaning and moving heavy furniture.
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Congregate Meals at Senior Centers/Nutrition Sites
– approximately 1500 meals per day (M-F) served at 24 sites (also includes
social services, recreation and learning opportunities)
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Health
Screening at Senior Centers/Nutrition Sites –
health
promotion activities and awareness of available health services
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Home
Delivered Meals
– approximately 1200 meals per day are delivered to homebound seniors
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Information, Referral and Assistance
– Information Specialists respond to callers and link with available and
appropriate resources (24 hrs, 7 days a week); also provides assistance in
accessing services for hearing impaired elderly
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Legal
Assistance/Awareness
– document preparation, advice or representation by an attorney on matters
related to insurance issues, public/private benefits, consumer problems, and
other legal issues.
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Nursing Home Ombudsman
– advocates for residents of long term care and assisted living facilities.
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Personal
Assistance
– temporary in-home assistance for individuals discharged from a hospital with
tasks they would typically perform if they were able.
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Residential Repair
– minor repairs or modifications that are essential for the health and safety of
the occupant's)
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Respite Care-
intermittent or temporary service provided for primary caregivers when they are
unavailable or need relief.
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Transportation
– door- to-door trips to nutrition sites, medical appointments and social
service agencies.
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Health
Maintenance
–
purchase of durable medical goods and/or counseling.
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