VerdeCares

Care Management program: During hospital admission, we work with the hospital healthcare team to assess your needs as they relate to your stay and prepare an individualized care plan in preparation of your discharge to home. Care management includes hospital case management assistance, volunteer nurse wellness checks for those as requested, handyman support, medical alert systems, wound & medication management assistance, referrals to other medical specialits, community integrated healthcare clinics and other services.

Meals program: Mobile meal delivery, minimum twice a month, to neighbors who live alone, dont drive, those sick, and for those returning from the hospital or rehab (deliver more frequent weekly meals to those in need).Meal program visits by caring volunteers bring a smile to many who live alone in our Verde communities. Meal visits are our eyes on seniors to ensure other services if needed are provided and supports our goal to combat seniors isolation and loneliness in our communities.

Transportation Program: Medical transportation services including transportation to medical appointments, surgeries, pickup from the hospital after a 911 call and return home, transport from rehab facility and return home, ongoing transportation to outpatient physical therapy typically 3X/week for 4 to 6 weeks.Errand transportation to pick up medications, groceries, wound management and other supplies for those returning from the hospital, those who live alone and cannot drive, those who are sick (special errand support during the COVID pandemic which is ongoing to ensure our neighbors quarantine as needed to minimize the spread of the virus).Medical equipment closet provides needed equipment to support clients safety at home. We deliver and pickup from neighbors homes. Oxygen equipment training, legal requirements and hands-on support.

Support Groups: Alzheimers certified support group provide a safe, confidential, supportive environment die Caregivers to allow their loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimers to remain home as long as possible. Through skill training and education Caregivers learn skills to solve the many challenges Alzheimers families face during the disease stages.Annual Parkinsons Disease educational lunches sharing the latest in disease stages, research, medications and medical resources.Support group activities provide Caregivers with much needed time for themselves while their loved ones spend time with others experiencing similar medical limitations. Special social time with VerdeCares trained volunteers.Young-at-Hearts luncheons (those 80 years+) provide educational topics; such as, staying hydrated, fall home safety tips, how to safely get up from a fall and more. Provides social time with friends and new neighbors.

Repairs: VerdeCares Handyman Minor Services are provided to neighbors who live alone, those returning from the hospital or those in need, who request one of the services listed below. Changing light bulbs - Hanging pictures - Change out batteries from chirping smoke detectors. (10-foot ceiling max height) - TV/Internet hookup - Transport window or door frames to Ace Hardware for new screen - Obtain and add salt to water softeners - Garbage Disposal Dislodging - Medical Alarm connection.