Check out what's going on at Senior Services in September!

September 2021

Did You Know?

National Food Safety

Education Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month, a great time to explore ways to promote safe food handling and prevent foodborne illnesses. And while there is no evidence that food is associated with spreading the virus that causes COVID-19, safe practices for handling, preparing, eating, and storing food are always recommended.

Learn more about food safety by visiting the CDC and U.S. Department of Agriculture websites.

10 Tips For September Is Healthy Aging® Month

Think it’s too late to “reinvent” yourself? Think again. According to Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine and executive director of Healthy Aging®, “it’s never too late to find a new career, a new sport, passion, or hobby.” Click to read

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Check Out the Nutrition Program

Need In-Home Assistance?

The In-Home Services Program

The In-Home Services Program is designed to help Davidson County residents, age 60 years of age or older, who have functional, physical, or mental impairments accomplish their daily activities. Our goal is to assist clients to remain in their beloved home as long as safely possible.

We have trained personnel that can assess the individual’s needs and determine what assistance they qualify for. We specialize in offering different levels of bathing assistance provided by aides that are supervised by a registered nurse. In addition, our program can help with simple household chores (ex. laundry, bed linen changes, & light cleaning), shopping, errands and essential transportation if approved. We also offer Respite Care to reduce stress for unpaid caregivers providing 24-hour care for a loved one. This aide time can be used for the caregiver to leave the home (to attend appointments, go shopping, visit friends, etc…) or just to relax for a well-deserved break.

Our low cost program helps an average of 82 Davidson County residents each year. The price per hour for aide service ranges from $16.50 to $18.00 based on the level of care needed. We are also proud to offer Home and Community Care Block Grant funding for those that qualify and are unable to pay for the care they need. Please contact us at 336-242-2290 if would like to speak with a staff member about in-home aide care. We hope to hear from you soon!

Worried about

falling?

Concerned about bathing safely?

Need a break from caregiving?

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Resources & Benefits

Looking for Services and Not Sure Where To Turn?

Call DCSS Resource and Benefits to help locate and connect to needed services in the area.

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This is a free service of the National Council on Aging. The Benefits Checkup helps identify public and private benefit programs that can help seniors and their families save money. Through a detailed questionnaire, it is able to identify the services you may be eligible for. Upon completion of the check-up, you will receive a printed copy of these programs and their contact information in the event you would like to apply for these services.

We are excited to bring this program to the seniors in our community and look forward to meeting with you. If interested, please contact Senior Services at 336-242-2290 and ask for Resource and Benefits Specialist, Nancy Earnhardt to make an appointment.

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