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- Bread and baked goods - Congregate dining meals. Meal reservations must be done three days in advance. - Driving improvement classes - Educational programs on health issues and 55 Alive - Foot care/blood pressure checks - Information and referral, outreach, support groups, senior companion/friendly visitor, peer counseling, and telephone reassurance - Recreational/leisure activities including cards, games, movies, lunch pot lucks, bingo, and day trips - Transportation for groceries and social activities at senior center only

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General Health Education Programs
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Ride Programs
Senior Centers
Low Cost Meals
Aging/Older Adult Support Groups
Mature Driver Training
Older Adults
Friendly Visiting
Older Adult Social Clubs
Telephone Reassurance
Foot Screening
Field Trips/Excursions
Peer Counseling
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

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Caregiver Training
Friendly Visiting
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Telephone Reassurance
Older Adults
Housekeeping Assistance
In Home Meal Preparation
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Yard Maintenance
Adult In Home Respite Care
- Door-to-door transportation - Respite care for primary caregivers - Telephone reassurance - Friendly visiting - Meal preparation - Assistance typically one - two hours, once or twice weekly - Careteam formation and education within town or congregations - Shopping - Escorts to medical appointments - Transition home from hospital or nusing home - Light cleaning and chores - Educational workshops and individual consultations to help clients identify and find solutions to obstacles which make staying independent difficult

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In Home Meal Preparation
Escort Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Adult In Home Respite Care
Case/Care Management
Caregivers
Housekeeping Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Senior Ride Programs
Caregiver Training
Friendly Visiting
Telephone Reassurance
Community Living Specialists meet with clients one-on-one in their homes to provide the training and support they need to live as independently as possible. This service can be customized to meet individual needs and may include: - Employment search and job skills training - Finance/budget management - Housing search - Independent living skills - Meal preparation - Needs assessment and planning - Regular telephone check ins - Socialization training

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In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Social Skills Training
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Personal Financial Counseling
Telephone Reassurance
Centers for Independent Living
In Home Meal Preparation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Non-professional services provided: - Errand running and shopping assistance - Friendly visiting - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Mail management and personal correspondence - Telephone reassurance - Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc. Transportation to appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping: - No fee - donation accepted - Must have 2 days advance notice - NOT wheelchair accessible - Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service available depending upon need 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.

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Yard Maintenance
Senior Ride Programs
In Home Meal Preparation
Home Rehabilitation Services
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Residential Snow Shoveling
Housekeeping Assistance
Telephone Reassurance
Volunteers
Advocacy services - Carla Pearson LISW with Three Rivers can assist seniors age 60 and older, as well as their families, with information, referrals, and resources to help keep them independent - (507)732-8528 or (507)421-6067 Bike borrow program Bicycles are available for seniors or community members to borrow. Locks and helmets are available. Care call-In Free service offered to family for peace of mind and safety, seniors call the center by 9 am or they will receive a call to check on them. Open to any senior. Document shredding - Secured container available for seniors to drop their documents that need shredding - No charge for members, small fee for non-members Minor home repairs - Volunteers assist with labor for minor home repairs at no charge - Contact Program Coordinator Stef Braun Notary public access - Complimentary notary service by appointment - Contact Shirley Perkins Seniors Helping Seniors Volunteers who are committed to helping other seniors experiencing distress in their lives Available for seniors who need someone to talk to, contact Kim

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Local Bicycle Transportation
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Notary Public Services
Individual Advocacy
Shredding Services
Telephone Reassurance
Senior Advocacy Groups
Senior Companion Program
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

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Telephone Reassurance
Nutrition Education
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Senior Ride Programs
Housekeeping Assistance
Low Cost Meals
General Health Education Programs
Older Adults
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Adult In Home Respite Care
Provides law enforcement and community services, including: - Crime reporting - Crime investigation - Missing persons location assistance - SAFE program: Voluntary call-in program from Senior or individuals with a disability to the Eveleth Police Department as a check-in.
Volunteers and staff make friendly check-in contact either by phone or face to face visits; these visits can provide reassurance to family members as well as seniors themselves Caregiver respite provided for seniors in-home

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In Person Reassurance/Monitoring Programs
Adult In Home Respite Care
Telephone Reassurance
- Caregiver support group - Companionship - Dementia Friends training on request - Friendly visits - Homemaking and chores service - Paperwork assistance - Respite care - Socialization - Telephone reassurance/buddy phone call service - Transportation (including wheelchair accessible transports) to: medical/social service appointments, church, senior dining, hair dresser appointments, and grocery shopping - Yard work

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Telephone Reassurance
Friendly Telephoning
Senior Ride Programs
Housekeeping Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Older Adults
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Caregiver Training
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Physical Disabilities
Friendly Visiting
Yard Maintenance
Disability Related Transportation
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.

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Health Conditions
Senior Ride Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Individual Advocacy
Adult In Home Respite Care
Housekeeping Assistance
Communication Impairments
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Physical Disabilities
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Hearing Loss
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Developmental Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Telephone Reassurance
Disability Related Transportation
Older Adults
General Health Education Programs
Learning Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Telecare provides telephone reassurance to people living alone (i.e. homebound and elderly) who might require medical or emergency care. Volunteers provide daily phone contact to people who live alone and who feel reassured by outside contact. Clients call into Telecare between 8 am and 10 am every day. If a call is not received, a check-up call is placed promptly and if there is no response a relative or neighbor is contacted or, if necessary, the police are notified.

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Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities
Telephone Reassurance

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