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Chore Services helps individuals with tasks around the house/apartment and yard so they can remain living independently. Common chores include:- Friendly visiting - Grocery order/delivery - Home maintenance (bathroom accessibility, carpentry; grab bar installation; interior/exterior painting; minor plumbing; railings; ramps; roof and gutter repairs; smoke alarms; window replacement) - Housekeeping - Lawn care - Packing/moving - Pet care - Seasonal clean-up - Snow removal - Transportation

Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as:- Assist with plans for recreational activities- Caregiver education and support- Caregiver relief- Community education- Consumer protection- Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites- Forms assistance- Health care directives- Home visits- Medicare Part D enrollment- Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP)- Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging- Scams/fraud- Senior legal rights- Transportation resources- Volunteer recruitment and training

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Care- Assistance with activities of daily living - Encouraging engagement - Keeping seniors safe - Managing behavioral symptomsArthritis Care- Assistance with activities of daily living - Driving to exercise class - Encouraging daily activity - Maintaining a safe environment to avoid falls - Preparation of nutritious mealsCompanionship and Home Helper- Accompaniment to doctor visits - Grocery shopping - Laundry and linens - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Medication reminders - Respite care - SocializationDiabetes Care- Documentation of blood sugar results and encouragement to follow doctor recommendations for glucose results that are too high or too low - Encouraging foot care - Help scheduling doctor appointments, and transportation to and from appointments - Implementation of action plan if a diabetic emergency arises - Planning and preparation of a well-balanced diet based on recommendations of doctor or diabetes educator - Prompting to check blood sugar levels regularly - Reminders to take scheduled medicationsHospice Support- Respite for family caregivers - Supplemental supportPersonal Services- Bathing - Dressing - Incontinence care - Mobility assistanceTransitional Care- Hospital discharge assistance - Prescription pick-up - TransportationA few hours at a time, 24-hour and live-in care available.

Accessible transportation is provided for activities, medical appointments, dental appointments, employment, and senior meal sites.

Provides the following services: - 24-hour and holiday availability- Companion services- Errand running/shopping assistance- Homemaker assistance- In-home meal preparation- Mobility assistance, transfer with gait belt, TED Hose Assistance- Personal care such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and hair care- Respite care- Transportation to medical appointments, grocery, etc. to clients who require a minimum of 3 hours of home management and home care a week. Clients must be able to transfer to the vehicle. Door-to-door service provided. Driver will wait for the client during the appointment.

Tribal Assistance provides financial assistance, up to a maximum of $300 annually for elders and individuals with a disability on a case-by-case basis.Elder Advocates assist with transportation, food shelf visits, grocery shopping, delivery of commodities, medical appointments, and medication pick-up, completion of forms and paperwork (county, social security, health insurance). Will transport and accompany elders/disabled individuals to appointments pending availability of van and staff.

Provides transportation to those who need reliable transportation to access essential services such as work, school, and medical care. Assistance may include bus passes, gas cards, and other limited support options.

Errands and shopping assistance- Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home Friendly visits- Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship Handyworker and yardwork assistance- Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal Housekeeping and chore service- Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own Resource and referral- Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency Respite care- Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings. Transportation- Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

Helps Korean immigrant seniors live more comfortably and actively on their own by providing essential services, such as transportation and customized care based on their health conditions.?- 1:1 Service with Walkers, Wheelchairs, and Canes (No Wheelchair Access)- Administering a Doctor's Appointment and Setting Up the Ride Schedule- Bilingual Drivers- Customized Ride Times- Transportation for Social Services (ID Renewal, Housing, Social Security)

Offers curb to curb public transportation with various routes and availability. All buses are accessible for individuals living with disabilities. Provides rides for individuals who need transportation for:- Daycare- Local businesses- Medical appointments- Preschool- Senior transportation for appointments, club meetings, errands, leisure, senior dining, and work- Special requests and events- Work

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clientsOlder adults may also use this service to access medical, dental, personal appointments, and congregate dining

Door-to-door transportation for seniors to medical appointments, errands, and JCC programs. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Service is provided in the Saint Paul area, including neighborhoods such as Highland Park, Mac-Groveland, and Upper West 7th.

Offers curb to curb public transportation with various routes and availability. All buses are accessible for individuals living with disabilities. Provides rides for individuals who need transportation for:- Daycare- Local businesses- Medical appointments- Preschool- Senior transportation for appointments, club meetings, errands, leisure, senior dining, and work- Special requests and events- Work

Non-professional services provided:- Errand running and shopping assistance- Friendly visiting- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation- Mail management and personal correspondence- Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.??- Telephone reassurance- Transportation is available for appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping. Request for transportation must be done 2 days in advance and are not wheelchair accessible. Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available depending on need. No fees and donations are accepted.- Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc.

Provides wheelchair accessible door-to-door transportation for:- Banking- Medical appointments- Personal care- Shopping- Spousal visitations in nursing homes, hospitals, etc.

Program provides or arranges whatever support an elder neighbor needs to continue living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers, and/or paid nursing staff. Services include:- Case management- Door-to-door transportation provided by volunteers. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.- Health assessment- Home health aides- Information and referral, including to county services- Long term illness management?- Medication management- Phone visits- Service coordination- Skilled nursing care- Volunteer errands and visits- Volunteer services

Offers transportation for seniors through taxi tickets or volunteer drivers (when available). Riders must be ambulatory to use either service.

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Transportation for health-related appointments for older adults over age 55 including:- Chiropractor - Dental - Hearing and eye care - Medical - Mental wellness - Physical therapy - Support groups - Other health-related appointmentsTransportation for other appointments for older adults ages 55 and older, including:- Banks - Barbershops/hair salons - Designated voting location - Grocery stores - Legal services - Nonprofits - Places of worship - Tax assistance - Other non-medical, emergent need-related appointments

A culturally appropriate senior center providing services including:- Bilingual citizenship classes and ESL instruction- Congregate dining- Exercise, health, and nutrition education including Tai-Chi- In-home visits to assess determination of needs- Individual advocacy to access needed services and ensure fair treatment from community-based and government resources, assistance with making or canceling appointments with doctors, filling out forms, paying bills, and bridging cultural gaps- Information and referral- Intrepretation and translation support for limited English speakers going through the naturalization process- Social Media Classes- Transportation to medical appointments, human services appointments, shopping, errands, recreational/social appointments

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to dental and medical appointments for Blue Plus, Medica, Medical Assistance, South Country, and UCare clientsSeniors may also use this service to access medical, dental or personal appointments, and congregate dining