Elder Network
Companionship
Elder Network - Winona County
902 E 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987
Distance: 954 Miles
(507) 452-0580
info@elder-network.org
https://www.elder-network.org/what-we-do
Service Details
Description
Companionship programs provide volunteers to visit with people who are in the hospital, unable to leave their home, or socially isolated.
Visitors provide conversation, reading or other social activities to help keep older adults or people with disabilities engaged.
Additional Information
The Visitors program provides weekly socialization through having someone in home conversing with and engaging an older adult. Visits can also be done over the phone. This helps avoid loneliness, isolation and supports positive mental wellness.
The Companion Services program provides assistance with tasks so a client can stay in their home. Services may include:
* Driving
* Shopping
* Planning meals
* Respite assistance and socialization
The Visitors program provides weekly socialization from trained volunteers to provide a listening ear, support and encouragement for positive change
Features
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At Home Services
- Help with preparing meals
Eligibility
Seniors 55 and older in the counties of Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona
Fees
Sliding fee scale based on income. Call or email for information on costs.
Area Served
Winona County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 452-0580 |
Last Update
4/19/2023
Other Locations
- Elder Network - Olmsted County 1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 205, Rochester, MN, 55901
- Elder Network - Wabasha County PO Box 45, Wabasha, MN, 55981
Other Services or resources
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PH-1400.1900-230Friendly Visiting Definition
Programs that use "friendly visitors" (usually volunteers but also paid hourly companions) to call on people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, who are homebound or socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world by reading, talking, listening, writing letters or performing other similar tasks.