Senior Services

Senior Services

The Senior Services program provides services and resources to homebound adults and caregivers of chronically ill and homebound frail adults. Studies have shown that 65% of older persons with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends to provide assistance. And for those loving caregivers, 63% rate emotional stress and 44% rate financial burden as reasons for their own health decline. The services offered through HELP Adult Services help decrease this stress. Medical Equipment

These services are provided in two areas:
- Respite Connection
- Community Care Teams

Many caregivers are aging themselves, yet find themselves caring for others and often neglect their own health concerns. To help counter the stress and strain on caregivers, the Senior Services program at HELP Adult Services provides respite services and resources to homebound adults and caregivers of chronically ill and frail adults.

Respite volunteers provide a helping hand, encouragement to remain active, and assistance with important daily tasks. Volunteers do not provide any medical services. They receive training on how to be a respite volunteer and provide respite care for 2 to 4 hours a week.

As one respite family explains, "My mom loves the company and the conversation. It doesn't seem like such an endless chore to take care of Mom. I think I am doing a better job by having a break now and then. Thank you so much." Medical Equipment

The Benefits..

- Assistance with important daily tasks
- Encouragement to remain active
- A watchful eye to notice when there is a need for extra care
- A helping hand
- A friendship that can last a lifetime

Who do I contact if my family needs respite care?

Contact the Senior Services Program Manager at: (402)341-6559 x 102 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30pm.
You may also visit at:
8447 Lake St., Omaha, NE (just south of 85th & Maple).

Respite Connection

The Respite Connection service utilizes volunteers who spend two to four hours a week with a person whom is homebound and has a family member as a caregiver. This program volunteer provides companionship to the homebound individual while giving the caregiver an opportunity to refresh their energy to continue caring for their loved-one in their home. The volunteers share their time by reading, playing cards, or just visiting with the client, but do not provide any medically necessary services.

Respite Care Provides

• Conversation and Companionship
   - Conversations reminiscing about the past
   - Discuss current and historical events
• Relief for the family (Respite)
   - Communication with the family
• Recreation and Activities
   - Play games, cards, and do crafts
   - Record and arrange recipes
   - Watch movies
   - Help with family scrapbook
   - Help record family history
   - Aid with reading
   - Help care recipient with their correspondence
   - Help with answering the door
   - Care for houseplants
   - Escort to appointments (limited)
   - Help clip coupons for shopping
• Help with mobility and stimulate mental awareness
   - Assist with walking
   - Provide Alzheimer's care
• Resource for community assistance

Respite Connection Services are provided in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

Background checks are completed for every volunteer. Volunteers complete training on respite services and community resources prior to being placed with families. In addition, the Senior Service Program manager conducts match meetings to ensure a good match is found for both the volunteer and family.

Interested in becoming a Respite Connection Volunteer:

Respite Connection volunteers:
- See a positive change-share a smile
- Enjoy a new friendship
- Hear and learn life stories from the 1930's and 40's

Contact the Senior Services Program Manager at (402) 341-6559 x 102

Community Care Teams

Training is provided to communities to enlist volunteers to provide care giving services to individuals in need. This program allows small communities to provide care in a team environment.
Communities can be:
- Congregations
- Neighborhoods
- Neighborhood Associations Medical Equipment
- Small Towns

Services that can be provided through a Community Care Team are:
- Companionship
- Respite care
- Snow shoveling
- Raking leaves
- Small house repairs
- Transportation on a limited basis

Call the Senior Services Program Manager at (402) 341-6559 x 102 to begin your Community Care Team.

HELP Adult Services relies on the generosity of many individuals and organizations to provide services to thousands of individuals annually. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated, as well as donations of time as a volunteer. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, all monetary donations are tax deductible. Medical Equipment

To contribute by being a volunteer, call (402) 341-6559 x 102. Monetary contributions may be sent to:

HELP Adult Services
Attention: Community Assistance
8447 Lake Street

Omaha, NE 68134

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