Home Assistant Program

This service offers senior citizens direct and practical assistance with household chores and related activities. The program assists individuals who have experienced a loss in their ability to perform activities of daily living. It helps them to remain in a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.

Tasks performed by the Home Assistant include light housekeeping, laundry, cleaning the kitchen, running errands, getting groceries, preparing meals, paying bills, or transporting the client to medical and other necessary appointments. Each case is individual and is designed according to the needs of the senior.

There is no fee for the program, although donations are gratefully appreciated. Unfortunately, the need for services is much greater than funding that is available to pay for the services.

For seniors returning home after leaving the hospital, rehabilitation services, or the nursing home, the "SHORT-TERM SENIOR SERVICES" Program is available. This provides the same services as the Home Assistant program, but is limited to 8 visits. If after 8 visits, and there is still a need, the senior can choose the "Helping Hands" Program.

The "HELPING HANDS" Program is the same as the Home Assistant Program except that the senior is required to pay $15.00 per hour for  services with a 2 hour minimum. By agreeing to pay a client of the Helping hands Program, the senior is not placed on the waiting list and often can begin receiving services within a week.

To register for the program, please call Gina at 426-0060.