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The Chore Services program assists older adults with a variety of in-home and outdoor services. Services include: - Assisted transportation with rides to the grocery store, doctors' appointments, and other errands - Homemaking services such as laundry, grocery shopping, and small meal prepration - Housing cleaning for deep cleaning and one-time decluttering - Minor home repair services and special projects - Yard maintenance all year-long such as lawn mowing, fall leaf raking, winter snow removal, and spring clean-up activities

Helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. Additional grants for eligible households who need help with the following services may be available: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnections Other services may include: - Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers - Help with past due water and waste water bills - Education on efficient and safe use of energy - Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems The Reach Out for Warmth program provides crisis assistance, it is an emergency program for households facing a no heat situation. ROFW program is funded solely through local donations.

Provides resources for older adults living alone as well as caregivers needing support. Services are designed to help maintain independence as long as feasible. Home-based services are provided according to the availability of volunteers and staff: - Homemaking: Indoor light housekeeping services include mild laundry services, floor care, kitchen/bathroom cleaning, and other indoor help. Light "fix it" services (i.e., changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, etc.), meal preparation, menu planning, picking up groceries and medications, help with organizing bills, etc. Supportive programs: - Caregiver Consulting: Helps caregivers manage and live their lives while caring for another person, develop individualized plans, and connect with resources in the community - Caregiver Support Groups: Professionally facilitated, confidential environment for caregivers to share concerns, feelings regarding their role as caregiver, and to learn from each other

Provides activities and services for older adults including: - Book club - Blood pressure checks - Bible study - Ceramics - Community meals - Exercise classes - Hand and foot care - Free legal aid workshops - HOME Program: assists with housekeeping, minor repair services, painting projects, lawn raking, and snow shoveling - Pickleball

Provides assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who do not have family members available to help with household chores. Volunteer opportunities are available in yard maintenance, home repair, snow shoveling, and more. May be able to help with: - Cleaning gutters and downspouts - Cleaning and changing screen and windows/doors - Raking leaves, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow - Railing and grab bar installation - Small home repairs - Trimming bushes

- Provides financial assistance to households to pay a portion of their home heating cost. The size of the household grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage. Grants are sent directly to client's fuel vendor and/or electric vendor - Mail out applications available - Energy Related Repair Program is available to EAP eligible homeowners that occupies the home and has a hazardous and life threatening situation, has no heat, or has a malfunctioning heating system - Individuals should call for applications(or an application is on the bicap website available to download). Applications will be processed in the order in which they were received. If household is in an emergency situation, can call the Energy Assistance Program staff to see if immediate assistance is available based on funding and the completion of the application.

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

Handy Hands volunteers provide minor home repairs, maintenance projects and safety checks so older adults can continue to live safe and comfortable in their own home. Volunteers offer their labor at no cost, and clients pay for materials only.

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

Assists individuals around the house with interior and exterior projects. Offers both chore assistance and home repair services such as: Interior: - Grab bar installation - Hanging curtains and pictures - Installing handrails - Installing and repairing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors - Repairing door trim and baseboards Exterior: - Caulking windows - Fixing light fence damage - Painting shutters - Repairing exterior trimming - Repairing and replacing door hardware

Exterior home fix-up program available to qualified individuals and families. Services may include trimming bushes and trees, building ramps, and painting homes

Provides home repair and revitalization services including: A Brush with Kindness (ABKD): Projects may involve work such as constructing decks and ramps, landscaping, roofing, painting, weatherization repairs, and yard work Aging in Place (AIP): Projects include installing an access ramp into homes, reducing trip hazards in the home, and installing walk-in showers. ?Critical Home Repair (CHR): Projects include repair or replacement of roofs, windows, doors, and siding. Additions or expansions are not included????????

Lawn and yard work, snow removal, house cleaning and minor home repairs available on a sliding fee scale.

Partners with older adults to make improvements to the safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency of their home. Safety improvements may include: - Easy-to-use cabinet pulls ?- Grab bars ?- Interior or exterior door adjustments, no-step door thresholds ?- Lever-style door handles and faucets ?- Ramps - Railings in halls and stairs - Widening doorways - Weatherization enhancements

- Housekeeping includes general cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation, and window cleaning - Outdoor chore services include lawn mowing, snow removal, spring and fall cleanup, gutter cleaning, pruning, and garage cleaning. Services are dependent upon volunteers doing the work. - Home repair includes grab bar installation, fixing faucets, railing installation, safety updates, painting, and other cosmetic updates

Adopt-a-block volunteer program: Raking, shoveling, and home repairs. Mentor program: Connects mentors in the community to work with residents to coach, counsel, teach, or model successful behaviors. Mentors are asked to commit to 1 year, 8 hours per week. Never Again, ex-offender services: Part of the housing with services program, these services focus on supporting long-term change. Includes career assistance. Spiritual fishing trips/retreats: Take residents on fishing adventures that double as spiritual retreats. Veteran Outreach: Shelter or transitional housing, support groups for things like alcohol and drug use, and medical appointment transportation.

Provides chore services for seniors who need help with lawn mowing, snow removal, and homemaker services

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include: - Annual clean-ups - Cleaning - Family therapy - Handyman services - Housekeeping - Lawncare - Moving - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy - Snow removal

Provides activities and services for older adults including: - Bingo - Board games - Blood pressure checks - Chair yoga - Community lunch served daily at noon - Day trips - Exercise classes - Educational programs ?- HOME Program: assists with housekeeping, minor repair services, painting projects, lawn raking, and snow shoveling - Mature driver training - Technology help

- Emergency repair grants (Plymouth senior residents only) - First time home buyer program (home must be located in Plymouth) - Home rehabilitation program (Plymouth residents only) - HousingLink resources - Market rate senior housing ?- Rental information for the city of Plymouth - Section 8 housing vouchers - Subsidized senior housing ?NOTE: Current waiting lists for both Section 8 and Senior Housing

Home Care Services - After-hospital care - Blood pressure monitoring - Cancer care management - Care for respiratory illness - Diabetes monitoring and management - Home infusion therapy - Home safety evaluation and modification - Medication management and teaching - Nutrition counseling - Orthopedic patient care - Physical, occupational, and speech therapies - Post-partum care - Social work and long-range planning - Wound care Personal Care Services - Bathing, dressing, and grooming - Exercise and mobility assistance - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation Home Support Services - Care management - Companionship and emotional support - Foot care - Functional and cognitive assessments - Homemaker services and meal preparation - Home maintenance - Home management services and errands - Laundry assistance - Medication management - Personal care assistance (dressing, bathing and hygiene care) - Shopping and errand assistance - Transportation and escort to physician appointments - Travel companion and escort for trips or events - Wellness and safety monitoring

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.

Home maintenance and chore services are provided to senior citizens to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes. Services may include: - Assistance with clutter elimination - Home maintenance - Housekeeping - kitchen and bathroom cleaning - Household chores - Lawn care and yardwork - Relocation assistance - Snow removal

Provides resources for older adults living alone as well as caregivers needing support. Services are designed to help maintain independence as long as feasible. Home-based services are provided according to the availability of volunteers and staff: - Homemaking: Indoor light housekeeping services include mild laundry services, floor care, kitchen/bathroom cleaning, and other indoor help. Light "fix it" services (i.e., changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, etc.), meal preparation, menu planning, picking up groceries and medications, help with organizing bills, etc. Supportive programs: - Caregiver Consulting: Helps caregivers manage and live their lives while caring for another person, develop individualized plans, and connect with resources in the community - Caregiver Support Groups: Professionally facilitated, confidential environment for caregivers to share concerns, feelings regarding their role as caregiver, and to learn from each other

Chore Services helps individuals with tasks around the house/apartment and yard so they can remain living independently. Common chores include: - Friendly visiting - Grocery order/delivery - Home maintenance (bathroom accessibility, carpentry; grab bar installation; interior/exterior painting; minor plumbing; railings; ramps; roof and gutter repairs; smoke alarms; window replacement) - Housekeeping - Lawn care - Packing/moving - Pet care - Seasonal clean-up - Snow removal - Transportation