SERVICE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Client is 60+ or spouse of a person 60+.
Client is homebound (does not leave the house under normal circumstances).
Client is unable to participate in the congregate nutrition program because of physical or emotional difficulties.
Client is unable to obtain or prepare complete meals.
There is no adult living at the same residence or in the vicinity able and willing to prepare all meals.
Client's dietary needs can be met by the program (meals will not jeopardize the client's health).
Client is able to feed him/herself.
Client agrees to be home when meals are delivered or contact the program when absence is unavoidable.
The spouse of an eligible client may receive a meal if the assessment indicates it is in the best interest of the client.

Client is 60+.
Client is not eligible for services through other funding source (DHS/third party reimbursement).
Client is unable to perform routine household tasks.
Client does not have family/friend who can perform routine household tasks sufficiently.

Personal Care

Client is 60+.
Client is not eligible for services through other funding source (DHS/third party reimbursement).
Client needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's); bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, eating and ambulation.
Client does not have family/friend who can assist with ADL's sufficiently.

Respite Care

Client is 60+.
Client is not eligible for services through other funding source (third party reimbursement).
Client requires a substitute caregiver while their primary caregiver is in need of relief.