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ElderCircle provides a variety of programs and
services to help seniors remain independent and in their homes.
Some of the services help the caregivers and family members who are
caring for a senior. Contact ElderCircle with inquiries or if you
wish to request any of these services.
ADULT DAY
SERVICE
218-326-9163
This day respite program is for individuals who
need assistance with daily living activities. Transportation can be
arranged to bring participants to the center where they can socialize
with others, enjoy activities and have individual needs met.
Caring staff is available to meet the needs of each person in the
program.
ALZHEIMER'S/MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Third Monday of the month - 1:30PM
First Lutheran Church
735 NE First Avenue
Grand Rapids MN 55744
Family, friends, caregivers, and other
interested individuals meet for mutual emotional support, to gain
knowledge about memory loss, and to exchange coping skills with one
another in matters relating to Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's
Association provides ongoing education.
BUNDLED SERVICES
 The Bundled Services program delivers frozen Meals on
Wheels meals,
NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) boxes, groceries,
library materials, drug store items, and hardware items to frail,
homebound seniors. This service allows seniors to have items delivered
right to their doors, providing them with nutritional food and other
supportive items that allow them to stay healthy and in their homes.
"I appreciate your services as I don't drive,
am handicapped, and it's hard for me to shop in the big stores.
So, I am thankful for these services and enjoy having them!" -program participant
CAREGIVER CONSULTANT SERVICES
A Caregiver Consultant works with family
caregivers to help them choose services that meet their unique
needs. A consultant arranges educational opportunities,
facilitates support groups, and advocates for caregivers in their
journey of giving care.
CHORE SERVICE
Provides financial assistance for lawn mowing and snow
removal to seniors who qualify based on income guidelines.
Seniors choose their own provider.
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS
The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors 60+ the
opportunity to establish valuable relationships with children and youth
who have special needs by serving as mentors, tutors, and role models.
Foster Grandparents volunteer in schools, day care centers, and Head
Start classrooms. They serve an average of 20 hours per week, receive
an hourly stipend, and must meet income eligibilty guidelines.
GATEKEEPER
Employees of banks, grocery stores,
pharmacies, fuel vendors and other businesses are asked to refer
vulnerable adults they come in contact with to ElderCircle for
assistance. ElderCircle refers the individual to the appropriate agency
for direct contact.
GROCERIES-TO-GO
 Homebound seniors or disabled persons phone their grocery
orders in to the ElderCircle office on Tuesday mornings. Volunteers
shop and deliver these orders on Wednesday mornings. Participants mail
payment directly to the store where their groceries were purchased.
There is no exchange of money at the time of delivery. Groceries-to-Go
is provided at no cost to participants.
"Thanks so much for providing this
service! Everyone involved is so polite and friendly! Keep
up the good work!" -program
participant
HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE
Completing a Health Care Directive is
important for all adults. The document states one's wishes when he or
she is unable to speak for themselves. ElderCircle staff can provide
copies of the Health Care Directive and confidentially assist in its
completion.
ITASCA CONSERVATOR'S
ASSOCIATION
Trained volunteers function as conservators or
guardians to seniors and/or low-income individuals who are not
competent to manage their personal finances or care needs.
Referrals come through the Itasca County court system.
RESPITE
The ElderCircle Respite program provides respite care
to caregivers with a family member 60+ who is considered to be frail
and should not be left home alone. Respite gives family members
time away and temporarily relieves the stress experienced when caring
for a family member. This is a companionship model of non-skilled
care. Grant dollars help families pay for this service.
"Has enabled us as caregivers to get away together as
husband and wife on business as well as pleasure."
"This has been very helpful to me - I need to get away
sometimes. It is hard to have a loved one with you all of
the time."
-program
participants
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
(RSVP)
218-326-3175
 ElderCircle
sponsors the RSVP program in Itasca and Koochiching Counties.
ElderCircle RSVP offers adults 55+ a wide variety of volunteer
opportunities to apply skills, talents, and life experiences to help
meet community needs. Volunteers may choose temporary,
occasional, or long-term placements. RSVP offers pre-service
orientation, in-service training, free supplemental insurance while
volunteering, and on going recognition and support. Volunteers
may also claim mileage reimbursement.
RSVP HANDYHANDS
218-326-3175
The RSVP HandyHands program serves
low-income seniors and disabled persons throughout Itasca
County
by performing minor home repairs and home maintenance projects to help
them
maintain their independence. HandyHands
volunteers donate their time, skills and labor to provide a safe and
comfortable environment in which to live. HandyHands clients pay for
any needed
materials.
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
(SCSEP)
SCSEP is a community service and work based training
program for individuals 55 and older who meet income guidelines.
Enrollees work an average of 20 hours per week at nonprofit or
governmental agencies, gaining skills which help them meet their job
goals. Participants are paid minimum wage during their training.
SENIOR COMPANION
The Senior Companion Program is part of Senior
Corps, a network of national service programs that provides older
Americans with the opportunity to apply their life experiences to
meeting community needs. Senior Companions serve one-on-one with the
frail elderly and other homebound persons. They assist with grocery
shopping, bill paying, and transportation to local medical
appointments. They also alert staff and family members to potential
problems. Senior Companions receive a tax-free stipend and mileage
reimbursement.
"The ones I have are real good, before
them I was just existing, now I'm living. Thanks."
-program participant
SENIOR WHEELS
Senior Wheels volunteers provide affordable
transportation to medical appointments for seniors age 60+ in Itasca
County. Senior Wheels helps seniors who are unable to transport
themselves, do not qualify for other transportation services, and do
not have family members who can assist them.
To qualify for this service the appointment
location must be at least 20 miles one-way from the senior's
home. Cost of the service is based on a sliding-fee system that
follows income guidelines. There is no exchange of money at the
time of the ride. An invoice is sent to the client after the ride
has occurred.
Volunteer mileage is reimbursed at the
current federal rate.
"I really appreciate the rides and the
ElderCircle. Don't know how I would get to a doctor without
them." -program
participant
TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction)
TRIAD is a three-way collaborative among the
Itasca County Sheriff, Chiefs of Police and interested seniors. They
work together to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens
and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to the senior
population. TRIAD provides the opportunity for exchange of information
between law enforcement and seniors and focuses on reducing unwarranted
fear of crime.
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