In Home Services

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In-Home Services and Support

Genesee County Office for the Aging offers a range of services designed to help older adults remain safely and independently in their homes. Eligibility requirements vary by program.

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

The Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) provides case management and non-medical in-home services, including housekeeping and personal care, for older adults in Genesee County.

The program is designed to help delay or prevent the need for nursing home or other institutional care and to support family members who are caring for an older adult.

Individuals age 60 or older may be eligible if they:

  • have functional limitations;
  • have unmet care needs;
  • are unable to receive Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance reimbursement for the same or similar services; and
  • are able to live safely at home.

There may be a fee based on household income. Eligibility and any applicable fee are determined by an EISEP Case Manager.

For more information or to determine eligibility, contact the Genesee County Office for the Aging at (585) 343-1611.

Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

Home Delivered Meals are available to Genesee County residents age 60 or older who are unable to prepare their own meals because of illness, surgery, physical disability or advancing age, and who do not have family, friends or neighbors available to provide meal preparation support.

Services are provided based on need without regard to income.

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There are no deliveries on holidays. Service may be discontinued at any time or temporarily interrupted for reasons such as vacations or hospital stays.

Everyone who receives a meal has the opportunity to contribute. The suggested contribution is $4.00 per meal. No one is denied service because they are unable to contribute.

To make a referral or request more information, call the Home Delivered Meals Intake Worker at (585) 343-1611.

Home Visitation Program

The Home Visitation Program is funded by the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County. The program is designed to improve quality of life for homebound older adults by providing socialization, companionship and non-medical assistance.

Visitors are carefully selected and generally meet with participants once a week for about one hour. Activities may include:

  • conversation and companionship;
  • reading;
  • help with correspondence;
  • games and hobbies;
  • light housework;
  • light meal preparation;
  • plant care; and
  • other small projects.

To ask about the Home Visitation Program, contact ask marshall at (585) 815-7979.

Information and Referral

The Genesee County Office for the Aging provides information and referrals for community-based services that can help older adults remain safely in their homes.

Trained outreach workers and counselors are available to meet individually with older adults and family members to help identify and access needed services.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (585) 343-1611.

Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

A Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is a medical alert system that can help older adults continue living independently at home. Devices are typically worn as a necklace or bracelet and allow the user to alert others when assistance is needed by pressing a button.

Library Visits

The Library Visits program is funded by the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County. It provides library services to homebound older adults and other senior residents in the County.

Older adults who are unable to visit a library because of extended illness, physical disability or transportation problems may be eligible.

Available materials may include:

  • books;
  • music;
  • videos;
  • magazines; and
  • assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.

To ask about Library Visits, contact ask marshall at (585) 815-7979.

Financial Management

This in-home service provides assistance with budgeting, bill payment and other day-to-day financial matters, including:

  • balancing a checkbook;
  • planning a budget;
  • working with creditors;
  • filing insurance forms; and
  • applying for benefits.

To ask about this service, contact ask marshall at (585) 815-7979.

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