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In-Home Services
In-Home services are designed to enable older adults to remain independent in their homes when for various reasons they become unable to meet their household, nutrition or personal care needs. In-Home services prevent unnecessary hospitalization or long term care placement. The services are provided based on an initial assessment conducted by the Home Care Program Supervisor with the client in their home. All In-Home Aides provided by Onslow County Senior Services are registered and certified by the State of North Carolina Nursing Board.
Services provided through In-Home include:
-Bathing & Dressing -Budgeting & Bill Paying -Exercises & Ambulation -Light Housekeeping
-Meal Preparation -Laundry -Medication Reminders
All adults determined eligible to receive In-Home Aide Services may participate in voluntary consumer contributions. Those unable to donate to consumer contributions will not be denied services.
Supplies that are available:
Pick up days for supplies are the 2nd week of every other month beginning each year in January. The amounts of supplies are limited. Prior to arrival, please call the In Home Aide Department at 910-989-3023.
Services Provided
Services provided through In-Home include:
-Bathing & Dressing -Budgeting & Bill Paying -Exercises & Ambulation -Light Housekeeping
-Meal Preparation -Laundry -Medication Reminders
Cost
All adults determined eligible to receive In-Home Aide Services may participate in voluntary consumer contributions. Those unable to donate to consumer contributions will not be denied services.
Supplies
Supplies that are available:
- Ensure - a nutritional supplement
- Available through Friends of the Aging foundation for the community.
- Eligible participants must be Onslow County residents age 60 or above and have a prescription from their physician.
- Incontinent supplies - such as adult diapers and chux
- Available through Friends of the Aging foundation for the community.
- Eligible participants must be Onslow County residents age 60 or above.
Supplies Pick-Up Days
Pick up days for supplies are the 2nd week of every other month beginning each year in January. The amounts of supplies are limited. Prior to arrival, please call the In Home Aide Department at 910-989-3023.
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Ada Anderson
Home Care Program Supervisor
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Senior Services
Physical Address
4024 Richlands Highway
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: 910-455-2747Fax: 910-455-0781