A. In-Home Contact and Support Services Program – The selected Respondent will provide a variety of services that will be determined by client needs. These services may include, but are not limited to: • Shopping Assistance – Shopping on behalf of an older person. • Friendly Visiting – A scheduled visit to an older person to provide socialization, recreation, and the opportunity to observe and report on the person’s condition and circumstances to loved ones. • Telephone Reassurance – Regularly scheduled telephone contact with an older person with follow-up as necessary and appropriate. • Other services provided in the home to support the older adult include house cleaning, laundry services, bill paying, and other essential errands. • Help make appointments (doctor’s offices, hair salon/barber...) • Put groceries away, help prepare a shopping list based on nutrition and current inventory, clean out fridge, and/or dispose of old/expired food. • Read medications to ensure they are not expired.
