Organization: BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES INC
Mission: TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDE ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN BOONE COUNTY.
Activities: TRANSPORTATION - IS A DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE THAT PROVIDES DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE, THE GROCERY STORE, THE BANK AND MORE.
PERSONAL SERVICES - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS WITH HOMEMAKER SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE THEIR CLEANING, LAUNDRY AND LIMITED GROCERY SHOPPING. RESPITE CARE PROVIDES TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR THE CAREGIVER TO LEAVE THE HOME. PERSONAL SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES HOME HEALTH AIDE, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CUSTODIAL IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE BY CERTIFIED HEALTH-CARE STAFF, AND GUARDIANSHIP, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED HELP WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MATTERS AND COPING WITH LIFE'S ISSUES.
OUTREACH/VOLUNTEER - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SENIORS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, THE SENIOR PAGES IN THE REPORTER AND TIMES SENTINEL, WIRE RADIO, SPECIAL SPEAKERS AND SEMINARS. OUTREACH/VOLUNTEER INCLUDES FRIENDLY VISITOR, A PROGRAM IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS MAKE REGULAR IN-HOME VISITS TO OFFER COMPANIONSHIP AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE ALONE.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition