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Adult Day Service
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Community-based programs designed to meet the needs of functionally impaired adults
in a protective setting are available. Program components include health services,
personal care, meals, activities and transportation. Some programs include social
work services and rehabilitation therapies.
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Caregiver Relief
(Respite Care)
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Trained individuals are available to help with the care of older adults who need
24 hour supervision. This provides caregivers an opportunity to enjoy personal time
without worry.
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Case Management
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Ongoing assessment and interaction with older adults is conducted to insure the
adequacy and quality of community-based services.
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Emergency Response Systems
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A system designed to monitor an older adult's safety at home and provide access
to emergency services through electronic communication devices is available.
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Home-Delivered Meals
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Well-balanced meals are delivered to the older adult's home to promote adequate
nutrition. Hot noon meals are available Monday through Friday. A cold evening meal
and/or weekend meals may also be provided.
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Homemaker Services
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To enable older adults to achieve and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment,
assistance is provided with light housecleaning and laundry.
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Information and Advocacy
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Resource information on community-based services for older adults is furnished to
the public.
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Medical Transportation
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Transportation to medical facilities is available for older adults. Wheelchair transportation
is available, and one escort may ride with each participant.
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Minor Home Repair
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A variety of repairs can be performed on an older adult's home to improve independence
and safety.
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Personal Care
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Older adults are aided in the performance of necessary activities, such as, personal
hygiene, grooming, foot care and moving about the home.
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