A sliding fee service of hot meals 5 days a week. Call local Area Agency on Aging for number of nearest service. Telecare is a service that calls once a day to check in on Elders. Sure Pay is a service offered by most banks where they pay monthly bills such as rent, phone, utilities and whatever else you set up. Transportation for persons accustomed to driving but no longer able to do so.
Most areas have door to door services which their tax dollars pay for.
Assistive Devices that make daily living easier. The Employee Assistance Program has an arrangement with an Elder Care Specialist to consult with OP staff dealing with specific issues with an elder for whom they have responsibilities. These services are especially helpful in responding to a change in the state of health or the location or level of care that is needed. For information and appointment contact Bob Nixon . Elder Care Classes Elder Care Specialist, Mary Moorhead offers classes in assisting persons staying in their own home and for the time to move to assisted living or nursing care.