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Emergency Short-Term Home Care for Older Adults

This program provides temporary in-home assistance to older adults aged 60 and older who have difficulty with non-medical, everyday activities. The program is intended for those who have recently been discharged from a hospital or institutional care setting or are in the process of applying for the Medi-Cal benefit, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).

Services provided:

  • Periodic maintenance for a household, such as heavy cleaning, washing windows, sidewalk maintenance, and yard work
  • Light routine maintenance of a household, including service such support as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, or meal preparation
  • Assistance with routine care of a personal nature, such as bathing, dressing, personal care, feeding, and general hygiene

More information

Call Self-Help for the Elderly at (415) 677-7585 or email info@selfhelpelderly.org

 

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