In-Home Services for Seniors
In-Home Services are available to residents of Dickinson County who are 60 years of age or better. All services are intended to support seniors in maintaining their independence and ensuring they continue to be a vital part of our community.
Before In-Home Services can be provided, an assessment to determine the specific needs of the household must be completed by DICSA staff (this assessment is a requirement of the Aging & Adult Services Administration.) Once the assessment is completed, a trained aide will come to the individual's home at scheduled times to provide care.
PLEASE NOTE: In-Home Services are provided on a donation basis - donations are then put back into the program to extend services.
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Services Include
Personal Care
This service includes assistance with:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Eating
- Ambulation
PLEASE NOTE: services do not include medication set-up or dispensing.
Homemaking
This service includes assistance with:
- Laundry
- Dusting & vacuuming
- Cleaning bathrooms & kitchens
- Meal preparation
- Shopping/errands
- Changing of linens
- Sweeping & mopping
PLEASE NOTE: No transportation may be provided by the aide.
Respite Care
This services allows the primary caregiver respite to take care of the daily necessities of life, and ensures that the family member is well cared for in the absence of the primary caregiver.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Dixie Youngs, In-Home Services Director
Telephone: (906) 774-2256, x234
Email: dyoungs@dicsami.org
1238 Carpenter Ave.
Iron Mountain, MI 49801