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- 24-hour emergency assistance: On-call counseling and problem-solving and/or immediate response for assistance at a person's home due to a health/personal emergency - Community residential services: Services that provide training and/or habilitation, ongoing residential care and supportive services to adults and/or children in a setting licensed by the lead agency. These services are individualized and based on the needs of the person, as identified in the support plan - Companion services: Non-medical care, supervision and socialization to a person age 18 or older - Crisis respite: Short-term care and intervention strategies provided to a person due to the need for caregiver relief, protection of the person or others living with the person, or the person's need for behavioral or medical intervention - Day support services: Individualized home, and community-based services (HCBS) that provide opportunities for community-based training and support for people with disabilities. Day support services develop and maintain essential and personally enriching life skills to ensure that people with disabilities can fully access and participate in personally preferred activities within their community - Day training and habilitation: Services that develop and maintain life skills for people with developmental disabilities or related conditions so they can fully participate in community life - Family residential services: Services that provide training and/or habilitation, ongoing residential care and supportive services to adults and/or children in a setting licensed by the lead agency where the license holder resides in the home. These services are individualized and based on the needs of the person, as identified in the support plan - Homemaker services: Eligible services range from light household cleaning to household cleaning with incidental assistance with home management and/or activities of daily living - Individual community living supports (ILCS): For people who need reminders, cues intermittent/moderate supervision or physical assistance to remain in their own homes - Individualized home supports without training: Services for adults or children when they need support, assistance and supervision in at least one of the community living service categories when living in their own home or family home. Community living service categories include community participation; health, safety and wellness; household management; adaptive skills - Night supervision: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring by staff in the person's own home - Respite care services: Short-term care due to the absence or need for relief of the family member(s) or primary caregiver normally providing the care.

Home Health Care Medicare certified home health agency available to provide: - Skilled Nursing services - Home health aide personal care services - Physical therapy in the home - Occupational Therapy - Speech Therapy - Senior companions - Respite care - Care at home during recovery from an acute illness or injury - Care at home for chronically ill/disabled adults and children - Care at home for terminally ill - Help adjusting to an illness or disability - Information about a new diet, medication or disease - Personal care & support services to help stay in the home as long as possible - Information about other community resources - Access to medical supplies & equipment - Long Term Care Consultation - Prior to nursing home placement, an assessment is done by a Public Health Nurse and Social Worker - Relocation services back into community setting

Support for individuals who give continuous care to older adults living at home by providing a temporary break for caregivers. Respite Care Volunteers assist with non-medical support and companionship to care receivers. This allows the caregiver time to: - Attend a support group - Grocery shop - Relax - Run needed errands - Take a break from the duties of caregiving Provides caregivers with: - Caregiver coaching one-on-one - Caregiver respite - Consultation - Family meetings - Resources

Provides short-term respite or rehabilitation care in home-like settings. Services include: - 24-hour care services - Community and enrichment programming - Dementia and Parkinson's services - Family member support and communication - Fully furnished private bedroom - Home-cooked meals and daily snacks - In-home occupational and physical therapy - Medication management

Provides small community-based residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include: - Adult foster care ?- Assisted living facilities - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADJ) - Community Alternative Care (CAC) ?- Short-term crisis services/placement regarding medical/behavioral needs - Short-term respite care - TBI hospital and nursing home level cares ?- Personal care choice - Personal care attendants - Senior care including in-home and intermittent services

- Care management - Consultation - Enteral/parental nutritional consultation - Grocery shopping/errands - Home I.V. therapy - Hospice care - Light housekeeping - Meal preparation - Ostomy/enterostomal therapy - Physical, occupation, and speech therapy - Social services - Wound care management

Provides in-home or out-of-home community based services including: - 24-hour emergency assistance ?- Adult companion services ?- Homemaker services ?- Individual community living supports ?- Night supervision ?- Respite care

Errands and shopping assistance - Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home Friendly visits - Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship Handyworker and yardwork assistance - Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal Housekeeping and chore service - Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own Resource and referral - Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency Respite care - Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings. Transportation - Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

Offers a range of mental health services designed to support individuals with mental health needs in community-based settings across central Minnesota. Services include: - Community Support Program (CSP): This program provides support to adults with serious mental illnesses, assisting them in living successfully and independently in the community. Services include connection to resources and organized activities. - Crisis Services: Oakridge operates a 2-bed crisis facility to offer immediate support for individuals in mental health crises. - In-Home Family Support: Offers assistance to families in managing and supporting the mental health needs of their loved ones within the home environment. - Respite Care: Provides short-term relief for caregivers, allowing them to take a break while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. - Support Groups and Activity Programs: Includes groups focused on general living skills, mental health maintenance, budgeting, relationships, and substance use education. Activity programs encompass cooking, music, crafts, and other client interests.

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.

Provides the following support services: - Caregiver Consulting: Professional assistance providing information, assessment, education, coordination, and training for caregivers and care receivers - Caregiver Relief: Coordinates volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill home-bound loved one. Allows the caregiver time to attend to other tasks and provides contact for the home-bound person - Caregiver Support Group: Helps spouses and family members with changes in the family unit; once a month in both Ely and Babbitt - Friendly Visits: Volunteer visits for area residents who might be homebound or just alone and want or need contact with the greater community - Grocery Delivery: Available for those who find it difficult or unsafe to navigate local grocery stores. Volunteers will deliver groceries to the home - Northwoods Memory Care Program: Guides clients and their families through Alzheimer's by helping to reduce stress and increasing family support - Tasty Tuesday: Provides a class to older adults at no cost at the Ely senior center. The class provides healthy recipes, food preparation, and more. Availability is limited. - Volunteer Rides: Coordinates rides that are not available through other services for local and long distance medical appointments, meetings, errands, and social events.

Provides in-home or out-of-home community-based services, including: - 24 hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Homemaker services - Individual community living support - Individualized home support - Night supervision - Personal support - Respite care

Provides 245D waivered services, which include: - Homemaker Services: Provides light household cleaning, laundry, assistance with home management, and activities of daily living - Individual Community Living Supports (ICLS): Offers assistance to older adults who need reminders, cues, intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to help them remain in their homes - Individual Home Supports Without Training: Provide support, assistance, and supervision to adults or children who live in their own homes - Night Supervision Services: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring in the client's home when the client is in need of assistance with activities of daily living, positive support programming, transition plans, and reinforcement of skills development - Personal Support: Non-medical care, assistance, and supervision

A non-medical home health care agency offering services such as: - 24-hour emergency assistance - Adult companion services - Day training and habilitation - Employment support services including employment development, exploration, and support - Homemaking services - Independent living skills training - Individualized community living support and individualized home supports - Personal support and night supervision - Respite care, in home, or out-of-home

Offers traditional home care services. Services are flexible and designed to meet client needs. - Assisting with ambulation and helping to prevent falls - Bathing, toileting, and grooming - Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen after use, washing dishes after meals, and mopping the floor - Cleaning the client's home, which includes dusting and vacuuming - Driving and/or accompanying the client to the physician when necessary - Going on walks and encouraging and participating in stimulating activities - Helping with correspondence to family and friends - Making and changing the bed - Medication management - Preparing and serving meals according to the client's dietary needs - Providing hygiene assistance - Providing respite for family caregivers - Providing socialization, friendship, and support for the client - Reminding clients to take their medication - Shopping and performing other household errands - Taking care of personal laundry and bed linens for the client

Respite care services are provided for a few hours or a few days in one of the adult day centers. Overnight stays are available in one of the residential care communities, with a minimum stay of two weeks. Care is also provided in the individual's home.

Individualized home supports: Provides essential support for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live independently in their own homes. Whether through a family member or a trained non-related worker, these services are tailored to meet specific needs and can be delivered remotely, ensuring comfort and safety. ? ?Respite care services: Provides essential support for caregivers and their loved ones. This service offers a much-needed break, allowing families to recharge, whether for a few hours or several days. The family decides who they want their respite professional to be, ensuring that they can step away knowing their needs will be met.??????

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Provides individualized assessments for evaluating cognitive and functional levels. Services include: - Promoting independence in dressing, bathing, toileting and assistance with memory, communication and swallowing difficulties - Provide education with addressing physical health needs, medication management, strength development and fall risk reduction - Teaching families and caregivers strategies for managing the care needs of their loved ones - Teaching how to effectively respond to challenging behaviors such as aggression, agitation, and repetition - Treatment planning Home Health Aide (HHA): Home Health Aides are responsible for documenting the care provided to individuals, and notifying the case manager of any changes in health. Home Health Aides may assist in the following areas: - Assistance with dressing - Bathing, washing hair and shaving - Getting in/out of bed - Maintaining a safe living environment - Monitoring blood pressure, temperature and other vital signs ?In-home Therapies: Provides in home occupational, physical, or speech therapy to assist with the recovery process Respit Care: Provides in-home respite care to give caregivers a break

Services include: - Alzheimer's and Dementia Care - Chronic Illness Care - Companionship - Home Helper: Cooking, grocery list preparation/shopping, light housekeeping, and meal planning - Hospice Support: Home care, medication management, personal care, and respite care - Nurse Directed Care: Catheter care, incontinence care, medication administration, oxygen therapy, and vital sign tracking - Personal Care: Bathing/bathroom assistance, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance - Transportation: Providing rides to various appointments and activities

- Caregiver coaching/counseling - Dementia empowerment service: Provides emotional support with dementia/early-stage memory loss, support system planning, goal setting, and community resources - Educational workshops - Support groups for caregivers - Volunteer in home and out of home respite care

- Transitions: Navigating Life's Events Together - Parkinson's support group - Caregiver and grief support programming - Individual meetings and support (caregiver consulting) - Caregiver education - Respite services - Resource assistance and advocacy

Staff and volunteers offer assistance with: - Decision-making - Assessments for services - Medical escorts for doctor appointments - Home safety assessments - Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services - Connection to programs and referrals - Checkbook balancing - Respite care - Friendly visitors - Transportation - Grocery assistance - Chore requests - Senior companion - Fall prevention education - Books to Go program

Active Seniors: Provides adults 55+ with a variety of diverse activities such as exercise, wellness, and social/recreation designed to support independence Care Consultation: Keystone Care Consultants help seniors navigate their health, economic, and social needs. Care managers meet with individuals in their homes or at one of the community centers to conduct an assessment, gather input from caregivers, and create goals. Once the assessment is complete, services may include: setting up rides to a social program, researching housing options, making a referral to an agency that helps with grocery shopping and/or cleaning, providing caregiver support, and accompanying seniors to doctor visits. Grocery Delivery: Provides free grocery delivery for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. Those who qualify can receive monthly deliveries. Delivery can include meat, dairy, fresh produce, and shelf-stable items. In each delivery, individuals will receive an average of 25 pounds of food per person in the household. Accommodations are based on customer choice models such as vegetarian, halal, etc. depending on what is available. Deliveries will be dropped off between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday by a volunteer. In-Home Help: Social workers coordinate with Recover Health to provide seniors with in-home nursing care, in-home therapies, and home health aides to assist with daily care. ?Tax Preparation Assistance: Provides tax services in coordination with AARP to seniors. Visit the website https://keystoneservices.org/seniors/tax-preparation-assistance/ for an up-to-date schedule.

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

Provides basic and in home support services for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or in a community setting to ensure the health and safety of the person and maintain their independence within the community. Basic Support Services - Individual community living supports (ILCS): For people who need reminders, cues intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to remain in their own homes. - 24-hour emergency assistance: On-call counseling and problem-solving and/or immediate response for assistance at a person's home due to a health/personal emergency. - Companion services: Non-medical care, supervision and socialization to a person age 18 or older. - Night supervision: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring by an awake staff in the person's home. - Respite care services: Short-term care due to the absence or need for relief of the family member(s) or primary caregiver normally providing the care. Intensive Support Services - Positive support services: Services to increase positive behavior and decrease or eliminate severe, challenging behavior. - Specialist services: Services designed to promote staff and caregiver competency to meet a person's needs in eligible areas. - Independent living skills training: Services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person. - Semi-independent living skills: Services needed by an adult with a developmental disability or related condition(s) to live successfully in the community. - Residential-based habilitation: Including in-home family support and supported living services for adults in their own home: Supported living services provided in a licensed site, including a foster care home, a community residential setting, or a supervised living facility.