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Home-based service that provides social, emotional, health-related and parenting support and information to families and links them to appropriate resources. Services may include: - Early support to parents - Help creating a safe and healthy environment for children - Parenting skills and support - Referrals for prenatal care

- Child and Teen Check-ups (for children on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care) - Home visiting programs for childbirth education, new moms and babies, help with breastfeeding, parenting information and help, home safety checks - Immunizations and vaccination information - Home visits for families whose children have high blood lead levels

Volunteers screen homes for potential safety hazards such as scatter rugs, lack of lighting, lack of grab bars, etc and will provide recommendations for follow-up to improve safety

Home Care Specialized nursing care is provided by public health nurses in the home to assist with medication management, wound care, dressing changes, post-operative care, and other services ordered by the client's physician. The public health nurse may also assign a licensed practical nurse or home health aide to assist in the care of the client. Home health aides/elder care aides provide personal care (hair washing, showers, nail care, etc.), visiting, light housekeeping, and other services for clients with medical or health problems. Aides may also monitor vital signs and provide basic health services. The public health staff is available to perform home safety checks for families with children or for elders. A limited number of safety items may be available following the home safety check. Instruction on how to use this equipment will be provided, although the nursing staff cannot install the equipment for families. Community Health Representatives (CHR) Transportation Provides transportation for individuals to medical, dental, and optical appointments only after all other resources are exhausted. Appointments should be confirmed with the CHR's schedule to assure that clients arrive on time to their appointments. No one under the age of 18 will be transported without a parent. All persons being transported are required to wear a seat belt at all times. Delivers medical prescriptions to homebound elders who have no other means of obtaining their medication.

Provides home care services for persons coming home after a hospital stay, surgical procedure or are unable to leave their home for medical care. Services include the following: - Assistance obtaining medical equipment and supplies - Assistance with Medicare, Medicaid or commercial insurance billing - Coordination of community resources - Home health aides provide personalized support for daily life activities, such as bathing and dressing. - Home infusion therapy for patients requiring intravenous medications - Home safety evaluation and fall prevention education - Home telemonitoring - Lab tests - Medical social services - Nursing services (including assessment, patient education, medication management and skilled nursing procedures) - Nutrition counseling - On-call nursing consultation 24 hours/day - Physical, occupational and speech therapy - Physician communications - Wound care and educational support for ostomy and wound management Note: Does not provide Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services.

Home Care Specialized nursing care is provided by public health nurses in the home to assist with medication management, wound care, dressing changes, post-operative care, and other services ordered by the client's physician. The public health nurse may also assign a licensed practical nurse or home health aide to assist in the care of the client. Home health aides/elder care aides provide personal care (hair washing, showers, nail care, etc.), visiting, light housekeeping, and other services for clients with medical or health problems. Aides may also monitor vital signs and provide basic health services. The public health staff is available to perform home safety checks for families with children or for elders. A limited number of safety items may be available following the home safety check. Instruction on how to use this equipment will be provided, although the nursing staff cannot install the equipment for families. Community Health Representatives (CHR) Transportation Provides transportation for individuals to medical, dental, and optical appointments only after all other resources are exhausted. Appointments should be confirmed with the CHR's schedule to assure that clients arrive on time to their appointments. No one under the age of 18 will be transported without a parent. All persons being transported are required to wear a seat belt at all times. Delivers medical prescriptions to homebound elders who have no other means of obtaining their medication.

- Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Speech Language Pathology - Assessment for risk level and prevention of falls - Assistance with cognitive issues - Balance training - Care plan to improve Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) - Family/caregiver training - Home safety evaluation - Maximizing mobility and functional independence - Recommendations for adaptive and assistive devices and equipment - Prenatal massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of mother and baby

Home safety program for owner-occupied single family homes. Contact the program or go online to receive a safety checklist. The homeowner should go through the checklist and make needed changes, then contact the Fire Department by filling out the form enclosed with the checklist. Firefighters will then make an appointment to visit the home and make sure all smoke alarms are working. While supplies last, homeowners can also receive four free smoke alarms, one stovetop fire extinguisher, and a digital carbon monoxide detector.

Home Care Services - After-hospital care - Blood pressure monitoring - Cancer care management - Care for respiratory illness - Diabetes monitoring and management - Home infusion therapy - Home safety evaluation and modification - Medication management and teaching - Nutrition counseling - Orthopedic patient care - Physical, occupational, and speech therapies - Post-partum care - Social work and long-range planning - Wound care Personal Care Services - Bathing, dressing, and grooming - Exercise and mobility assistance - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation Home Support Services - Care management - Companionship and emotional support - Foot care - Functional and cognitive assessments - Homemaker services and meal preparation - Home maintenance - Home management services and errands - Laundry assistance - Medication management - Personal care assistance (dressing, bathing and hygiene care) - Shopping and errand assistance - Transportation and escort to physician appointments - Travel companion and escort for trips or events - Wellness and safety monitoring

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home? Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Provides lead education, outreach, and blood lead screening. Services include: - Baby Safe at Home: Provides free home visits to identify lead hazards in the home; qualifying households will be provided with safety items that protect babies from household hazards - Community outreach, presentations on preventing childhood lead poisoning for both children and adult audiences - Healthy Homes: Help identify and take care of safety and health hazards in the home - Screening for lead in the blood by qualified medical professionals for children under 6 and pregnant individuals at some events - Free home visits to identify lead hazards in the home. A community educator will visit the home to identify lead hazards and assist the family in applying for a lead abatement grant.

- Financial and health care directives resources - Home safety assessment - Information and referrals - Paperwork assistance - Resource assistance and advocacy - Service planning - Veteran's benefits

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Physical therapy uses exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques to treat conditions that affect an individual's physical function. Physical therapy may help an individual: Avoid the need for medication or surgery Improve mobility, coordination, flexibility, and strength Recover after an injury, illness, or surgery Reduce pain Regain independence Therapists may also conduct evaluations like functional capacity evaluations. Fall Prevention Physical therapists work with individuals to prevent falls by: Assessing an individual's risk factors, including certain medical conditions and medications Educating an individual about fall prevention Helping make an individual's home safer Providing dizziness and balance care Teaching an individual exercises to improve their strength and stability Testing an individual's balance and ability to walk Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Type of physical therapy that's used to treat conditions like: Arthritis Back, neck, jaw, joint, or muscle pain Broken bones Injuries or conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, or ankle Sprains and strains Sports and exercise injuries Physical Therapy for Children Therapists help children improve functional gross motor skills like rolling, sitting, walking, or skipping. Physical therapists also teach children how to use a wheelchair, walker or other type of mobility equipment. Specialized PT Services Physical therapists offer specialized physical therapy services for the treatment of: Back and neck pain Balance and dizziness-related problems Hand conditions Lymphedema Neurological conditions like stroke or brain injury Pain rehabilitation Pelvic floor disorders

Olmsted County Falls Prevention Coalition offers a complete home safety visit to assess fall risks in the home. Trained volunteers schedule a time to meet with individuals in their home to complete a safety visit. They provide individuals with recommendations and resources to increase safety, reduce falls, and extend independent living.

Helps save lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. ?Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers, a community partner, or local fire departments. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Offers home care services to individuals with a disability or in need of medical support and assistance at home. Services include: Home health aides/homemaker services - Exercises - Laundry - Light homemaking duties - Meal planning and preparation - Nonsterile dressing changes - Personal care Home health care nurse services - Case management (evaluation and assessment of care plan) - Catheter care, dressing changes, injections - Home safety evaluation - Medication management - Ostomy care and education - Therapeutic activities Therapy - Physical therapy

Home Care Specialized nursing care is provided by public health nurses in the home to assist with medication management, wound care, dressing changes, post-operative care, and other services ordered by the client's physician. The public health nurse may also assign a licensed practical nurse or home health aide to assist in the care of the client. Home health aides/elder care aides provide personal care (hair washing, showers, nail care, etc.), visiting, light housekeeping, and other services for clients with medical or health problems. Aides may also monitor vital signs and provide basic health services. The public health staff is available to perform home safety checks for families with children or for elders. A limited number of safety items may be available following the home safety check. Instruction on how to use this equipment will be provided, although the nursing staff cannot install the equipment for families. Community Health Representatives (CHR) Transportation Provides transportation for individuals to medical, dental, and optical appointments only after all other resources are exhausted. Appointments should be confirmed with the CHR's schedule to assure that clients arrive on time to their appointments. No one under the age of 18 will be transported without a parent. All persons being transported are required to wear a seat belt at all times. Delivers medical prescriptions to homebound elders who have no other means of obtaining their medication.

Provides fire and rescue services including: - CPR and first aid courses - Car seat safety - Emergency medical response - Fire prevention - Home safety education - Technical rescue

- Child and Teen Check-ups (for children on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care) - Home visiting programs for childbirth education, new moms and babies, help with breastfeeding, parenting information and help, home safety checks - Immunizations and vaccination information - Home visits for families whose children have high blood lead levels

Helps saves lives in communities by installing smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. During a home visit, residents receive: - Emergency preparedness tips and information - Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan - Up to 3 installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in the home Demonstration and installation services are performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or community partners or local fire departments.

Provides minor home safety and fall prevention modifications and ramps at no cost to homeowners in need. Repair services will allow homeowners to remain independent and live safely in their homes for a longer period of time. Types of repairs may include grab bars, handrails, wheelchair ramps, and shower seats.

Provides the following resources for seniors: Community Health Promotion - ??Diabetes Support Group - Laughter Yoga classes - Nurse-provided blood pressure clinics at various community locations - Tai Chi for Health exercise classes - Senior Art Classes (typically in the fall & spring) - Senior Social & Health Talks (held monthly) - Technology Clinic (1:1 help with technology) Individual Support Services - Caregiver support, respite, and education - Chore/shopping services (limited) - Companion services through "Friendly Visitor" volunteers - Fall prevention assessments - Foot and home care services - In-home nurse visits, including vision consultations, and low-vision products - Information, referral, and advocacy - Rapid Screen assessments - Rides to local medical appointments (based on volunteer availability)