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December 2021

Senior Services Annual Report

The Senior Services Department is pleased to announce the release of the 2020-2021 annual report.

Included in the report is a recap of the year from the director, program and service highlights, COVID-19 expanded services report, board and committee members, staff, and the department’s financial performance.

The full report can be viewed here and online at www.co.davidson.nc.us\seniorservices, or pick up a printed copy at the Senior Services offices in Lexington or Thomasville.

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Senior Services is proud of our In-Home Aide Team! We have always known that we had an outstanding team of Certified Nursing Assistants, however, our aides have truly proven themselves over and over since the Coronavirus Pandemic hit last March. As the world shut down, our brave and dedicated aides continued to work tirelessly to take care of our homebound clients.

Arming themselves with extra personal protective gear, these highly trained aides followed strict enhanced precautions to keep themselves and their high-risk clients protected and safe while meeting their personal care and home management needs.

As with many businesses, the Home Care industry was significantly injured by the pandemic. Home Care agencies have been struggling for years nationwide to recruit and maintain adequate staffing. The fear of COVID-19, uncomfortable masks, childcare issues, higher-paying hospital and facility jobs, and public Coronavirus Relief benefits have caused many workers to leave this vital field and made recruiting new staff virtually impossible at times. The shortage of qualified aides has had a negative impact on service delivery across the board, causing longer wait times or modified scheduling for care throughout the industry.

As we just finished celebrating Thanksgiving and all that we have to be thankful for…our aides were no doubt at the top of the list of all those that they have helped stay safely at home. We are pleased to report that our aides have remained in their jobs and committed to their full caseloads of clients! They are definitely our HOMECARE HEROES!

Thank you, Homecare Heroes, for your perseverance, resilience, and expert care for your clients during such difficult and unprecedented times!

The 2021 @subaru_usa Share the Love® Event is underway! Between now and January 3, Subaru of America, Inc. will donate $250 to local senior nutrition programs like ours for every new vehicle purchased or leased, when the customer chooses Meals on Wheels as their charity of choice.

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Did You Know?

As winter approaches and the weather gets colder, many seniors ask about assistance with their utility bill or heating expenses. There are a few resources in the community that offer some assistance for these needs. Each of the resources have an application process and income requirements. We wanted to list these for you in case an emergency arises. Click for more information

4 Tips for Staying Connected with Loved Ones During the Holiday Season

It’s December, and the holiday season is in full swing. It’s the time of year for good food, and good friends and family—at least for most of us. But for many others the holiday season can remind them of just how lonely they are.

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Senior health: How to prevent and detect malnutrition

Malnutrition is a serious senior health issue. Know the warning signs and how to help an older adult avoid poor nutrition. By Mayo Clinic Staff

Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being, yet many older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition. As the adult child or caregiver of an older adult, you can learn the signs and risks of malnutrition and how to promote a nutrient-rich diet. Click to read

Senior Center Programming

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Volunteer Opportunities

Check Out the Nutrition Program

Holiday Bags for Meals on Wheels clients

Over 100 bags of food were assembled and delivered to some of the Meals on Wheels clients for the holiday. Thank you to the Cooperative Community Ministry in Thomasville and the Fraternal Order of Police for their donations and in helping make Thanksgiving special for so many.

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!