Resource information on community-based services
for older adults is furnished to the public.
Ongoing assessment and interaction with older
adults is conducted to insure the adequacy and quality
of community-based services.
To enable older adults to achieve and maintain a
clean, safe and healthy environment, assistance is
provided with light housecleaning and laundry.
Older adults are aided in the performance of
necessary activities, such as, personal hygiene,
grooming, foot care and moving about the home.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation to medical facilities is available
for older adults. Wheelchair transportation is
available, and one escort may ride with each
participant.
A system designed to monitor an older adult's
safety at home and provide access to emergency
services through electronic communication devices is
available.
A variety of repairs can be performed on an older
adult's home to improve independence and safety.