These elders may be at risk of losing their independence due to an inability to pay their basic household bills. Once a volunteer has been introduced to and accepted by the elder, it is this volunteer who will visit the elder s home at least monthly.
All services provided are free, confidential, and monitored by staff on a monthly basis.
Elders who are unable to manage their finances to meet their basic needs, and might be in danger of eviction, utility shut off, or going without food. Many elders need minor assistance with their household finances due to poor vision, limited writing ability, or occasional forgetfulness. Elders decide the level of assistance they want, make all the bill paying decisions, and sign their own checks. AARP provides insurance on the elders bank account. This assistance is monitored by program staff on a monthly basis, and is monitored by a third party quarterly.