Homemaker Services
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The Homemaker Program can give you help with everyday tasks that may be hard for you to do by yourself. You can get help with:

  • Homemaking: This includes help with housework, laundry, shopping, and running errands.
  • Personal care: A service professional will help you with your daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Meals: You can get home-delivered meals and help with making meals at home.
  • Respite care: These are programs and services for your caregivers to give them a break.
  • Money management: Someone can help you with balancing your checkbook and following a budget.

How do I get help?

To find out how to get help from this program, contact your Area Agency on Aging.

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