CAREGIVERS

Family Caregiver Program

The Family Caregiver Program provides the following services to individuals 60 years or older.

Loan Closet

Our loan closet offers medical supplies such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, toilet risers, and incontinence supplies to our clients and the community free of charge. Please call for availability and arrange a time to collect loan closet materials.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping is offered to the participants in our program. Our housekeepers perform bi-weekly light housekeeping which includes sanitizing bathrooms and kitchen, dusting, laundry, vacuuming, and mopping.

A Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance (MOB) emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. This is a free 8-session class, offered 4 times per year. Contact the Senior Center to sign up for the next class.

Supplemental Services

Supplemental Services are offered to individuals on our program and include lawn care, snow removal, and small home modifications, such as repairing stairs, adding ramps, or installing safety bars.

Personal Care

We offer personal care assistance to individuals in our program. Baths are given once or twice a week at the home by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified Nurse’s Assistance (CNA). Contact the Senior Center for more information.

PERS (Personal Emergency Response System)

To better ensure the safety of our clients we offer the Lifeline through High Country Health Watch.