Home Care
Every elder wants to stay at home for as long as possible. The Ethos
Home Care Program helps elders achieve this goal through an array
of in-home assistance. Provided through professionally trained case managers,
its services complement those provided by families and other professionals.
Eligibility is based on income and inability to complete everyday tasks such
as bathing, dressing, housework, meal preparation or laundry.
The actual mix of services varies according to client needs and wishes. These
may include home delivered meals, housekeeping, assistance with bathing and
transportation to medical appointments. Respite services are also available so
that loved ones can take time off and avoid burn-out.
The Boston Money Management Program
Boston Money Management is a program that helps frail, low-income elders
balance their checkbooks, pay their bills and complete other financial
transactions. Specially trained and supervised volunteers work directly
with elders or, in cases where greater control is required, as
'representative payees.' In either case, money managers allow elders to
remain at home even though increasing frailty may mean they can no longer
keep up with their personal finances.
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