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In-Home Assistance
Homemaker Program
Outdoor Chore Program
Senior Companion Program
Personal Care
Respite Care
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 Chore Program Top

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

Outdoor Chore: You will be able to purchase a total of eight vouchers per season, per household. Vouchers will be on sale May 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008. Vouchers will be good until October 31, 2008. Each voucher will cost $10.00 and have a value of up to $20.00.

Snow Removal: You will be able to purchase a total of 16 vouchers per season. Vouchers will be on sale December 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. Each voucher will cost $5.00 and have a value of up to $10.00.

List of providers to call:
The LCCOA Office, 1-123-256-8121
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 4/4/2008.
 
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