Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee

Education - the program provides education to volunteers, patients, and family caregivers. Information is provided to volunteers such as communication skills and home safety as well as instructions for assisting homebound patients and those suffering from dementia. Education is also provided to patients and their families about senior healthcare services and ways to access those services. Safety home inspections are conducted which give seniors feedback on ways to improve the safety of their home. Home visits by staff are provided at the request of services, and for the volunteer match appointment, and then usually yearly. Phone support is always available, yearly reassessment home visits by the case manager are provided.