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In-Home Assistance
Homemaker Program Top
This service provides qualified workers who help with routine household tasks to maintain a clean and healthy environment for older individuals with functional limitations.
Outdoor Home Chore Program Top

This is a service of the LCCOA in cooperation with area Outdoor Home Chore providers (they must have an Agreement signed with Leelanau County). It is designed to give senior citizens assistance in paying for Outdoor Home Chore services (Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal & Window Cleaning).

 

For 2010, up to 30 vouchers can be purchased in a year.  During January through April you will be able to purchase ten (10), during May through August, you will be able to purchase ten (10) and during September through December you will be able to purchase ten (10).  The purchase of vouchers cannot be carried over from period to period but they can be used anythime during the twelve (12) month period.  Example:  If you purchase 8 from January through April, the other 2 cannot be bought in the next time period.  The cost remains the same at $8.00 with a redemption value of $16.00.  


For a list of providers, call our office at 231-256-8121.

Senior Companion Program Top
This program is a national adult volunteer program in which seniors help other seniors maintain independent living. Volunteers visit assigned special friends on a weekly schedule providing one-to-one companionship and practical assistance.
Personal Care Top
Provision of in-home assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) for an individual including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting, and ambulation. Personal care does not include any other health oriented services as specified for Home Health Aide Services.
Respite Care Top
Provisions of companionship, supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living for clients that must require continual supervision in order to live in their own homes or the home of a primary caregiver. Clients may have difficulty performing or be unable to perform activities of daily living (ADL) without assistance.
This page last updated on 4/8/2010.
 
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