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Harris
County Area Agency on Aging
Care Coordination
Homemaker
Basic in-home chore assistance permits elderly individuals to
remain at home despite limited self-care capabilities. Homemakers
are assigned to visit the homebound elderly on a regular basis
and assist with the routines of daily living, not to exceed
12 hours in a given week. Assistance includes:
- Home Management
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Escort and Shopping
- Reading and Writing
Personal Assistance
This service includes assistance with all tasks identified in
Homemaker, plus activities related to the client's physical health.
Assigned tasks and number of units per week are determined by
the program supervisor, and can include:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Routine Hair and Skin Care
- Toileting
- Transfer/Ambulation
- Homemaker Services
- In-Home Respite Care
Respite representatives recruit
and train volunteers to provide in-home respite care for families
of the elderly suffering with Alzheimer's disease. Care
teams work in groups of two offering personal care as well as
companionship.
For more information, call the
Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 713-794-9001. If
outside Harris County, please call toll free 1-800-213-8471.
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