annual review 2008 - Westchester Jewish Community Services
annual review 2008 - Westchester Jewish Community Services
annual review 2008 - Westchester Jewish Community Services
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6<br />
HOME CARE SERVICES<br />
Families turn to us for assistance when their loved ones have difficulty caring for themselves. Home health aides and ancillary services address<br />
a range of needs to maintain individuals who are frail, elderly or recovering from hospital stays safely and comfortably in their homes.<br />
Home Health <strong>Services</strong><br />
• Home Care – NYS Licensed Home Care Agency providing in-home<br />
assistance by personal care and home health aides supervised by a registered<br />
nurse. Arrangements are made for specialty and therapeutic services.<br />
• Companion <strong>Services</strong> in nursing homes or hospitals<br />
• VoiceCare Emergency Response system<br />
• Home Health Aide Training approved by NYS Dept of Health<br />
• Project Time-Out respite for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease,<br />
children with developmental disabilities and Early Intervention families.<br />
Traumatic Brain Injury Program<br />
As part of the NYS Dept. of Health TBI Waiver program, WJCS Home Health <strong>Services</strong><br />
provides home care services (HCSS) to people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.<br />
IN <strong>2008</strong>:<br />
• Significantly increased home care services (HCSS) for people with Traumatic<br />
Brain Injury.<br />
• Provided additional Home Care Support for Holocaust survivors through<br />
an expanded grant from the Conference on <strong>Jewish</strong> Material Claims<br />
Against Germany.
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