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Representatives assist with the following: - Elder visits - Medical transports - Medication box set-up - Medication pick-up and delivery - Referrals to outside agencies as needed - Services to the Nett Lake School as needed - Volunteer driver transport set up -WIC clinics

Provides in- and out-of-home based services and supports, including: - Adult companion services - Adult day programs - Homemaker services - Independent living skills training - Personal care assistant services - Respite care - Semi-independent living skills - Supported living services for adults - 24/7 supervision and emergency assistance

Provides or arranges support for elder neighbors to assist them in 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: - Caregiver coaching and support groups - Community Gardening - Door-to-door transportation, both assisted and non-assisted, provided by volunteers. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Accessible vehicles can be requested. - Elders resource list of meal and grocery delivery, handyman services, modifications, etc. available by phone or Internet - Exercise classes - Friendly visiting - Health education classes and events - In-home eldercare assessment and resource recommendation - In-home Internet/computer tutorial - Linkage to county services - Nursing referrals - Phone visiting - Respite care - Seasonal raking and snow shoveling - Shopping assistance up to twice a month - Spring/Fall yard clean-ups - Volunteer opportunities

- Home health care and in-home supportive services including: - Skilled nursing care - Personal care including bathing/showering and medication reminders - Light housekeeping services including general housekeeping and seasonal cleaning - Communication assistance - Transportation for appointments, errands, etc. - Laundry services including standard laundry/ironing and laundromat and dry cleaning - Meal preparation and planning including special diet preparation and grocery shopping - Companionship and social interaction including accompaniment to social events and one-on-one companionship - Services are provided by trained and insured caregivers who pass pre-employment checks

Senior companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated To be a senior companion: - Be 55 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 10-15 hours a week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve

Home health care services for older adults. Must have a minimum of 3 hours per week for services. Services feature: - 24 hour availability - Companion services - Errand shopping assistance - Incidental travel - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Medication reminders - Personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting

Active Seniors: Provides adults 55+ with a variety of diverse activities such as exercise, wellness, and social/recreation designed to support independence Care Consultation: Keystone Care Consultants help seniors navigate their health, economic, and social needs. Care managers meet with individuals in their homes or at one of the community centers to conduct an assessment, gather input from caregivers, and create goals. Once the assessment is complete, services may include: setting up rides to a social program, researching housing options, making a referral to an agency that helps with grocery shopping and/or cleaning, providing caregiver support, and accompanying seniors to doctor visits. Grocery Delivery: Provides free grocery delivery for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. Those who qualify can receive monthly deliveries. Delivery can include meat, dairy, fresh produce, and shelf-stable items. In each delivery, individuals will receive an average of 25 pounds of food per person in the household. Accommodations are based on customer choice models such as vegetarian, halal, etc. depending on what is available. Deliveries will be dropped off between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday by a volunteer. In-Home Help: Social workers coordinate with Recover Health to provide seniors with in-home nursing care, in-home therapies, and home health aides to assist with daily care. ?Tax Preparation Assistance: Provides tax services in coordination with AARP to seniors. Visit the website https://keystoneservices.org/seniors/tax-preparation-assistance/ for an up-to-date schedule.

Provides 1 - 24 hours of temporary, long-term term or respite care, depending on staff availability, through home care services including: - Comfort care for hospice patients - Friendly companionship - Laundry assistance - Light housekeeping - Limited transportation needs - Meal preparation - Personal Care: Shower/bathing assistance, dressing/hygiene assistance, toileting assistance, etc. - Safety checks (one-hour services)

Provides individualized in-home support services including: - 24-hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Independent living skills - Night supervision - Respite care

Provides companionship services to isolated, home-bound seniors. Services may include assistance with errands, grocery shopping or transportation to appointments, assisting with correspondence or simple household tasks, share an interest or hobby, lunch outings or enjoying a walk. Provides volunteer opportunities for adults 55 years plus who would like to help others remain independent in their own homes. Clients receive: - Companionship and visiting to the isolated elderly clients - Assistance in personal needs such as shopping, medical appointments, letter writing, socialization - Respite care for caregivers. Senior Companions serve 15 - 20 hours a week and receive a tax free stipend plus transportation allowance.

Helps seniors live safely and as independently as possible Services include: - Case management - Companionship - Free customized information and referral for senior housing options - Home Health Aides - Laundry and light housekeeping - Life care management - Meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping - Nursing care - Personal care - Service coordination - Transportation for appointments and outings

Offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in living safely and independently in their own homes and communities. Services include: - Advocacy: Connecting clients with resources such as the Minnesota Ombudsman Program. - Assisted Transportation: Volunteers offer in-town and out-of-town rides, with a sliding fee scale available for out-of-town trips. - Caregiver Support and Respite: Support groups and respite care to assist family caregivers in managing their responsibilities. - Correspondence Assistance: Helping individuals maintain connections with loved ones through letters and other forms of communication. - Friendly Visits and Telephone Reassurance: Regular in-person or phone check-ins to reduce isolation and provide companionship. - Health Education: Promotes wellness and chronic disease management - Information and Referral: Assistance in navigating community resources and services. - Light Housekeeping and Chores: Help with tasks such as changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and light cleaning. - Shopping and Errands: Volunteer assistance with grocery shopping and other errands. - Social Activities: Assistance with attending local events and social gatherings.

The following services are provided: - Assisted transportation - Congregate dining programs - Evidence-based health promotion classes - Fall prevention activities - Friendly visiting - Health education and information - Health fairs - Homemaking and chore services - Respite for caregivers - Socialization - Telephone reassurance

Provides volunteers to help seniors in the community with daily tasks, encouragement to remain active, errands, transportation, and other services. Also provide companionship to seniors. Caring companion volunteers are adults 50 and older.

Provides a wide variety of free and low-cost home health care services. Services provided: - Blood pressure checks from an outreach nurse - Community education seminars designed for caregivers, seniors, family members, and the public on a variety of topics for older adults - Computer/technology help - Friendly visits from volunteers to help with transportation, chore support, grocery shopping assistance, meal preparation, plant care, pet care, telephone reassurance, or offer emotional support. Services are based upon volunteers and their availability to offer services. - Home safety checks to meet with older adults and discuss their needs, develop a care plan, and refer to professional services - Home chore assistance including seasonal yard work and occasional snow shoveling. Yard work may include spring and fall cleanup, installation of window AC's, and help around the house. - In-home foot care for non-diabetic individuals for a fee - In-home health assessment for a free in-home nurse visit to discuss health concerns and goals - Rides to medical appointments with at least 1-2 weeks' notice before an appointment

Provides friendly in-home visits for the elderly, shut-in, or lonely.

Provides the following support services: - Caregiver Consulting: Professional assistance providing information, assessment, education, coordination, and training for caregivers and care receivers - Caregiver Relief: Coordinates volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill home-bound loved one. Allows the caregiver time to attend to other tasks and provides contact for the home-bound person - Caregiver Support Group: Helps spouses and family members with changes in the family unit; once a month in both Ely and Babbitt - Friendly Visits: Volunteer visits for area residents who might be homebound or just alone and want or need contact with the greater community - Grocery Delivery: Available for those who find it difficult or unsafe to navigate local grocery stores. Volunteers will deliver groceries to the home - Northwoods Memory Care Program: Guides clients and their families through Alzheimer's by helping to reduce stress and increasing family support - Tasty Tuesday: Provides a class to older adults at no cost at the Ely senior center. The class provides healthy recipes, food preparation, and more. Availability is limited. - Volunteer Rides: Coordinates rides that are not available through other services for local and long distance medical appointments, meetings, errands, and social events.

Volunteers provide non-medical services: - Companion services - Errand running/shopping assistance - Meal preparation - Respite - Senior exercise programs and fall prevention education - Small household and yard chores - Telephone reassurance - Transportation: not wheelchair accessible. Door-to-door. - Caregiver support and education; a 6-week class, Powerful Tools for Caregivers; and a weekly support group

Providing in home care to all individuals and families needing nonmedical assistance. - Chores - Companionship - Home making - Independent living skills - In-home family support - Personal care assistance

Provides or arranges support for older people to continue living at home as long as possible. Services include: - Foot care - Friendly visitors - Grocery shoppers - Social Activities ?- Transportation????????????????

Home health care services feature: - 24-hour availability - Companion services - Errand running and shopping assistance - Homemaker assistance, including laundry and light housekeeping - In home meal preparation - Medication reminders - Personal care (bathing, grooming, toileting) - Transportation to doctor appointments and various activities

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

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.

Senior Companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated - To be a Senior Companion: - Be 55 years or older and in good health - Be willing to commit at least 10 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve - Good driving record and reliable vehicle Location site: - Aitkin County Health & Human Services

Provides in-home or out-of-home community-based services, including: - 24 hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Homemaker services - Individual community living support - Individualized home support - Night supervision - Personal support - Respite care