Senior Services
This program helps seniors experiencing Alzeimer's disease or other
dementia, and those experiencing frailty or other age-related disabilities.
For more information about these programs please contact a Senior Service
Care Coordinator at (907) 451-0389.
Caring and dedicated professionals help clients achieve their maximum level of independence and self-esteem.
- CPR-certified
- First Aid-certified
- On-going Training
- ABC's Alzheimer's Support Series
- Activities of Daily Living
- Movement to music
- Assistance with medications
- Outside gardening and flowerbeds
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One-On-One or Small Group Participation
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- Senior Companion Participation
- Crafts, board games, Reading Aloud, etc.
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Recreational and Leisure Activities
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- Outings (e.g., visits to the Pioneer Home, scenic drives, mall walking, etc.)
- Pet therapy
- Baking & Cooking, etc.
- Annual Immunizations Clinic on-site for flu and pneumonia
Respite care allows primary care providers the opportunity to have a break from caregiving with the confidence that the older adult is being cared for by a trained provider.
- Respite offers valuable time off from the daily demands of care and can decrease the stresses families face.
- Care is provided on a short-term basis within the family or caregiver's home or within the community.
Chore Services provides eligible seniors with assistance in maintaining
their homes. To be eligible for the service, the recipient must
meet all of the following requirements: 1) must be over the age
of 60; 2) the recipient or anyone else in the household must not be able to
maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe home environment; and 3) any other
relative or caregiver is not able, capable, or responsible for the provision
of this service. Chore Services may include regular cleaning; washing
floors, windows, and walls; snow shoveling, food/meal preparation and
shopping and similar tasks. The service is offered under the Senior In-Home
Services Program. The grant pays for services to individuals who meet
age and need criteria but do not meet the income and level of care criteria
for Medicaid waiver services. A minimal co-pay amount will be
requested of the recipient based on monthly income. Inability to pay will
not result in loss of service.
The goal of the program is to enhance the lives of individuals and families living with dementia or other disabling illnesses. Care coordinators act as liaisons between families, individuals, and service providers.
Services can include arrangement for:
- Information and referral
- Personal care & Home Nursing
- Home delivered meals & transportation
- Home modifications
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