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Help with an Aging Person
Jet Express- JET Express helps older adults maintain their active and independent lifestyle by providing rides to the doctor’s office, the grocery, or even a social event.
To become a JET Express Member, you must be:
- 65 years of age or older
- without readily available transportation
- Non-wheelchair bound (if the member can self-transfer into and out of the car and have his/her wheelchair put into the trunk, that is acceptable)
If you would like to be a member of JET Express or simply want more information on the program please contact Dawn, Herbet, Director of Older Adult Initiatives, at 913-327-8239 or at dawnh@jfskc.org.
Help@Home- provides high quality, dependable minor home repair services and access to a variety of other services needed to help older adults maintain their independence. A professional Community Handyman, Seroj Terian serves the needs of Help@Home members.
Help@Home services include:
- Minor home repairs and chore services
Repairs may include, but are not limited to fixing toilets, leaky faucets, installing handrails and grab bars, and much more. A complete list of repairs is available upon request.
- One-on-one computer troubleshooting
- Help with computer tasks such as e-mail, printing documents or connecting to the Internet.
- Annual home safety assessments
- Occupational therapists from John Knox Village will make sure a member’s home is a safe and comfortable living environment. Help@Home staff is available to assist with modifications.
- Annual nursing assessments
- A registered nurse is available to assess your medical/surgical history, medication set-up, fall risk status and nutrition/hydration status. A full head-to-toe physical assessment is also conducted.
- Annual nutritional assessments
- A registered dietician is available to provide individual nutritional assessment and consultation, meal/menu planning, and teach cooking techniques to enhance a member’s health.
JFS staff is available to help members if they need assistance accessing additional community resources to help them live independently.
For more information regarding Help@Home contact Dawn Herbet at (913) 327-8239 or dherbet@jfskc.org.
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