Why Choose ASC?
Caregiver Support & Respite
Are you exhausted from caregiving? As a caregiver there are many duties required of you; at times it may feel like you are solely responsible for the well being of your parent, grandparent or loved one. Without proper support for you, the day-to-day caregiver routine can become exhausting, monotonous and overwhelming. You can very quickly go from loving son or daughter to detached caregiver; losing the lifelong connection with your parent or loved-one.
As a caregiver you too need support. At Aging Services for Communities it is our belief that an individual can only receive optimal care if their caregiver also receives the services, support and rest they need to perform at their best. When you need a break turn to us, we offer a complete Caregiver Support and Respite program developed to provide you with the time-off you need and deserve. The Respite Program includes:
- Short-term respite care on a 2-4 hour basis to relieve the caregiver of their 24-hour a day responsibility
- Respite care will be provided in the client's own home
- Support and guidance through your caregiving journey
- Respite services provided by screened and trained volunteers
To qualify for the Caregiver Support and Respite program you need to be a primary caregiver who provides 24-hour care for a relative or love one. Your care-receiver must be:
- Age 60 or older
- Reside in LeSueur County
- Ill with a long-term degenerative disease or chronic condition
- Unable to stay alone / unattended for more than 2 hours
While Aging Services for Communities strives to offer necessary services, there are tasks we cannot perform such as:
- Administering Medications
- Providing Professional Nursing Care
- Heavy Lifting or Moving
- Administering Injections or Diabetic Testing
- Monitoring Blood Pressure or Vitals
- Assisting with Bathing or Personal Care
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We both looked forward to having our Respite person come to our home. I know I would not have been able to continue my home care, had it not been for our Respite team. They were a blessing! Sincerely,” - Marilyn
Home Management (Homemaker Services)
Our Homemaker Services are available to individuals who are physically capable of managing their physical and personal care but who need some help from time to time. We’ve found that occasional assistance with light housework and other small tasks allow more older adults to remain living independently in their own homes instead of having to move to assisted living facilities.
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These services are available with a sliding fee. Please notify us if you are on an Elderly Waiver or the Alternative Care Grant.
*We can provide overnight supervision for those unable to stay alone.
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Live Well At Home
Live Well At Home is a program that helps at-risk older adults live at home longer. Older adults and their family caregiver learn about risk factors typically causing a permanent move from home. Through ASC’s professional services you’ll learn how to lower your risk factors and where to buy the right kind of help so you can continue to live at home. Visit the Live Well At Home website to learn more about this programs benefits and offerings.
Transportation
Our Transportation services are provided to those individuals living independently who are unable to drive and are in need of transport to and from medical appointments. Aging Services’ transportation program is available to all residents of LeSueur County who are on Medical Assistance or over age 55. Our various Transportation services include:
- Medical Assistance Clients: Medical appointments can be anywhere in Minnesota. Clients must be able to get in and out of the vehicle on their own; if the individual is not able to, they should contact the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 for van service. Medical Assistance client rides may be free, contact ASC to find out how.
- Non-medical: Aging services for communities also offers transportation and companionship to anyone going to non-medical appointments. In these instances a trained and qualified person will accompany you to your appointments for a fee.
- Senior Transportation Program: If you are over age 60 and not on medical assistance, we have trained volunteer drivers to take you to scheduled medical appointments. You will make a donation to ASC for the transport.
Our People
Custom Assessments
At Aging Services for Communities we continuously work to customize our programs to meet your specific needs. Before any services are performed we take the time to meet with you, and your family if requested, to assess your individual needs. Through our one-on-one assessment we can determine what services you require and if any outside services are necessary, if so we provide referrals. Our trained assessment personnel work around your schedule, meeting whenever it’s convenient for you – weekdays, evenings, weekends.
If you feel you or a family member may be in need of in-home care / eldercare take the free quiz offered by Live Well At Home. Feel free to contact us at anytime, even if it’s for a single question – knowledge is power and most often power results in independence.
Backed by Reliability
Working directly with recognizable agencies and healthcare providers enables us to provide the reliable services you need. Aging Services for Communities works with:
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Maintain Safety & Awareness
Safety is important to you and your loved ones. At Aging Services for Communities our trustworthy and ever-watchful staff can assist you in improving the safety of your home – clearing walk-ways, removing hallway obstacles, adjusting the location of everyday items and presenting you with information to keep you safe. Our employees also observe your health and overall well being, notifying your loved ones of any unusually changes. We maintain a high-level of awareness so we can keep you and your family informed of developments or potential setbacks.
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