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Chore
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The performance of routine house or yard tasks including such jobs as seasonal cleaning; yard work;
lifting and moving furniture, appliances, or heavy objects; household repairs which do not require
a permit or specialist; and household maintenance. Pest control may be included when not performed
as a distinct activity. |
CCE, HCE, LSP, MW, OAA, CS, AC
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Chore (Enhanced)
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Performance of any house or yard task beyond the scope of chore due to more demanding circumstances
requiring more intensified thorough cleaning. |
CCE, HCE, LSP, OAA, CS, AC
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Companionship
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Visiting a client who is socially and/or geographically isolated, for the purpose of relieving
loneliness and providing continuing social contact with the community by casual conversation,
providing assistance with reading, writing letters, entertaining games, escorting a client to a
doctor's appointment and diversional activities such as going to the movies, the mall, the library
or grocery shopping. |
CCE, LSP, OAA, CS, MW, SC
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Congregate Meals
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The provision of a meal at a congregate meal site which complies with the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans and provides 1/3 daily RDA for individuals 51 years or older as established by Food and
Nutrition Board of National Academy of Sciences. |
CS, HRNPE, LSP, OAA, CS
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Congregate Meals (Screening)
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Conducts assessments for congregate-meal applicants or recipients, with referral and follow-up as
needed. |
ADI, CCE, CS, HCE, LSP, OAA
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Counseling (Gerontological)
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Help to maximize the use of available resources to assure physical and emotionally well being. |
ADI, CCE, HCE, LSP, CS, OAA
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Counseling (Mental Health/Screening)
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Mental health counseling services focus on the unique treatment of psychiatric disorders and
rehabilitation for impairments for persons suffering from a mental illness, including depression and anxiety. |
ADI, CCE, HCE, LSP, CS, OAA
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Disease Information
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Disease Informatin is providing information
to individuals, families, caregivers, and the general public about chronic conditions and diseases; prevention measures and services,
treatment, rehabilitation, and coping strategies for those factors which cannot change. |
OAA
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Alliance
For Aging, Inc
9500 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33156
Main: 305-670-6500
Elder Helpline:305-670-HELP(4357) TTY:1-800-96-elder(35337)
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