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COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE WORKER WITH SHARON HEALTH INITIATIVE | SHARON HEALTH INITIATIVE

55 Route 132, The Lighthouse, Sharon, VT 05065

Individuals, Families, Caregivers, Elders who need assistance aging in place
Wednesdays and Thursdays, Hours Vary
8022308458

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Free

Sharon, Vermont

Description

Provides professional assistance with the assessment and development of plans for the care of individuals who, because of age, illness, disability or other difficulties, need assistance in planning and arranging for in-home care services. The Sharon Health Initiative's community health care worker will coordinate the delivery of needed services like adequate food and shelter and overall management of th individual's health well-being. This may include provision of assistance/education around following medical advice and proper medication taking, assessing in-home mobility safety to reduce the risk of falls, assisting families with understanding the issues and needs of the family member requiring in-home care services, and providing ongoing follow-up visits to ensure the best possible health outcomes. All services provided are confidential and specific to each individual's needs.

Last Assured

11/13/2024

Providing organization

SHARON HEALTH INITIATIVE

Sharon Health Initiative is a non-profit organization providing free in-home assistance to residents of the town of Sharon. Services, provided by a community health care worker, may include coordination of care, assistance with managing health care advice, safe management of medication use, in-home fall risk assessment and home modification information, and connection to community resources. Family support around issues of aging, chronic illness or end of life is also provided.