Home Health Care
Whether it's for a simple condition needing short-term care or a complex condition needing long-term care, we have the solution, Senior Independence Home Health.
We help older adults keep their independence as long as possible. We help adults recover following hospitalization or nursing home care. We assist younger adults with care needs related to chronic, long-term conditions. And, we offer services to help the families of all those under our care.
Services:
Senior Independence Home Care offers a Medicare / Medicaid certified program serving Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties. Specializing in home care services for older adults...
Services Offered:
- Skilled nursing
- Personal care/home health aides
- Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Medication assistance
- Medical Social Work
- Insurance Assessments
See also our services under Home Care
The cost for services may be paid for by:
- Private fees
- Passport
- Medicare
- Medicaid
We operate 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week.
Getting Started: To initiate services, please contact our office at (330) 744-1895. Be sure to ask for a complete explanation of payment eligibility options.
Home Care
Senior Independence is an affordable, comprehensive program that gives seniors the help they need to stay at home living the life they want.
Our home care program offers a variety of services that promote independent living:
Personal Care Assistance: Our home health aides provide you personal assistance in taking a bath or shower, getting dressed, eating, and getting around safely. Our services range from occasional assistance to round the clock care.
Homemaking Services: For assistance with household chores, our homemakers make life a lot easier. Homemakers offer assistance with laundry, changing linens, grocery shopping, meal preparation, running errands and other light housekeeping chores.
Companion Care: Companions provide you with an escort to the store or the doctor's appointment. For a special outing, our companions can accompany you to a favorite restaurant, a play or other event.
Transportation: Our transportation program offers seniors door to door transportation to the places they want to go. Transportation is in private cars but wheel chair lift vehicles are also available. Bus services for groups is also available.
Paying for Services: We will provide you with a detailed list of fees upon your request and we will help you determine your eligibility for available funding sources. Senior Independence participates in the Passport program.
Getting Started: For more information or to initiate services, contact us at (330) 744-1895
or at SI@parkvista.oprs.org
Adult Day Care
Senior Independence Adult Day Care
Christ Presbyterian Church
1933 Canfield Road
Youngstown, OH 44511
330-782-3223
Senior Independence Adult Day Center allows the participants a fun and enriching outing while in a safe supervised environment. Family members are afforded a break from caregiving responsibilities knowing their loved ones are enjoying themselves and being well care for.
We are located in Christ Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. Transportation is available to and from our adult day programs.
Activities:
- Arts and crafts
- Reminiscing
- Movies
- Pet therapy
- Intergenerational activities
- Exercise
- Cooking and baking
- Entertainment
Services Provided:
- Nursing Assessments
- Family counseling and support
- Health monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch and snacks
Clients Served with:
- Early memory impairment
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Strokes
- Other physical and mental limitations
Fees
Contact us for a complete list of fees. We can also help you determine your eligibility for other funding sources. Currently, our adult day center participates in the following programs:
- USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Alzheimer’s Respite Support
Getting Started: Email us at SI@parkvista.oprs.org or call us at 330-782-3223 for
more information or to schedule a tour.
Be sure to request our free publication “Guide to Selecting an Adult Day Care.”
Community Care
Senior Independence provides two types of services in community settings:
Mahoning County Senior Center
Wellness Clinics
Mahoning County Senior Center
Senior Independence sponsors the Mahoning County Senior Center and its three satellite programs. The senior centers offer a wide range of recreation, health and social services for older adults. Our four locations are listed below.
For more information contact us at 330-744-5071 or email us at SI@parkvista.oprs.org.
Wellness Clinics
Senior Independence operates wellness clinics in apartment buildings, senior living communities, condominium developments and assisted living centers throughout Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties.
Our clinics offer the following services:
Health screenings such as cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and nutrition.
Health education through speakers, handouts and self-administered questionnaires.
Nursing Services such as first aid, eye drops, medication set-up, minor dressing changes, injections, and blood draws.
Consultation with a nurse about medications, health conditions and when to call a doctor.
Vial of Life: Senior Independence clinics will provide every participant a form that is kept in the home that lists their health history and who to contact in case of an emergency.
Coordination of Care: Upon request, a nurse will contact a participant’s doctor to report any health concerns. If a participant is hospitalized, please notify us and we will send a nurse to visit and coordinate discharge plans.
Paying for Services: A fee schedule will be provided upon request.
To Set Up a Clinic:
To learn more about setting up a wellness clinic in your building or organization, please contact Karen Ambrose at Senior Independence at (330) 744-1985 or email us at SI@parkvista.oprs.org
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Technology Support
Technology can support individuals wishing to remain as independent as possible. Senior Independence offers a variety of devices:
· Fall alerts-these alerts signal for help when a fall occurs.
· Boundary alarms—caregivers can get a good nights rest with boundary alarms which signal when a loved one tries to exit through an alarmed door.
· Personal Emergency Alert Devices—these devices can be activated to signal for help. A 24 hour monitoring station will respond to all alerts with a two-way speaker phone connection.
· Medication Dispensers-These automated dispensers come in 28 or 60 dose capacities.
Contact our office 330-744-1895 or email us at SI@parkvista.oprs.org . For pictures and more information about these devices, click here.
