Staying Home
A variety of services are available to help people who require some
assistance in meeting their daily needs at home. These services can
be provided in order to allow someone to remain independent, or as an alternative to nursing home care. Remember to do comparative shopping, i.e., checking references, cost, availability, licensing requirements, etc., when looking at available services.
Medicare Certified Home Care
Home Care Providers/Companion Services
Home and Community Based Waiver
Adult Day Care
Reassurance Programs
Housekeeping/Shopping
Meals on Wheels
Home Repair and Modification
Assistive Technology/Durable Medical Equipment
MEDICARE CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Visiting Nurse Associations
VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
1110 Prim Road, Suite #1
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802-658-1900
Fax: 802-860-4477 (available Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm only)
E-mail Address: vnagener@vna-vermont.org
If you are homebound and need skilled nursing care in your home for the treatment of an illness or injury, Medicare or Medicaid may pay for covered home health services with a certified provider. Medicare covered home health services include: part-time skilled nursing care and home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and hospice services.
HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND COMPANION SERVICES
These are non-Medicare covered home care services. Providers can assist with personal care (bathing, dressing and grooming), light housekeeping/chores, preparing meals, shopping and laundry. In addition to these organizations, there are private individuals and small businesses that provide a range of in-home services. Call the Senior HelpLine at 800-642-5119 for an updated list of names and phone numbers.
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| Hospice of the Champlain Valley 1110 Prim Road, Suite #1 Colchester, VT 05446 802-860-4410 Fax: 860-6149 e-mail: vnagener@vna-vermont.org |
Miss Nanny |
| Professional Nurses Service 96 West Canal Street Winooski, VT 05404 802-655-7111 Fax: 655-8281 e-mail: ProfNurses@aol.com |
Project Home (Home Share) 187 St. Paul Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-863-5625 |
Home Instead41 IDX Drive, Suite 230
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| Visiting Nurse Association 1110 Prim Road, Suite #1 Colchester, VT 05446 802-658-1900 e-mail: vnagener@vna-vermont.org |
Griswold Special Care 70 South Winooski Ave,
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HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAID WAIVER
Provides funding through Medicaid for people eligible for nursing home care to remain at home. Services available include personal care, adult day care, case management, respite care and assistive technology. A related program, the Enhanced Residential Care Home Waiver, can assist eligible individuals with the cost of living in some Residential Care Homes. For information on these Medicaid Waiver programs contact the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
at 865-0360 or the VNA/Care Connection at 860-4440.
ADULT DAY CARE
VNA Adult Day Programs
In collaboration with Fletcher Allen Health Care
Therapeutic day programs are available for disabled and frail adults at two locations throughout the week. Transportation is available in some parts of the greater Burlington area and nutritious meals and snacks are provided on site. Activities include exercise, gardening, cooking, art, games, crafts, music, and print events discussions.
1110 Prim Road
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802-658-1900
E-mail: vnagener@vna-vermont.org
Fletcher Allen - Fanny Allen Campus
101 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802-658-1900
E-mail: vnagener@vna-vermont.org
Champlain Senior Center Extra Care Program
McClure Multigenerational Center
241 No. Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-658-3585
Fax: 802-658-6974
E-mail: champscent@aol.com
A model social adult day care program for frail elders. Participants will receive specially supervised socialization, activities such as music, exercise and crafts, noon meals, snacks, beverages and more. Families will get respite, knowing their loved ones are in a safe and caring environment. This program is a collaborative effort with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA).
REASSURANCE PROGRAMS
Safe Return - Alzheimer's Association Registry Program
Alzheimer's Association of Vermont
338 River Street
P.O. Box 1139
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: 1-802-229-1022
HelpLine: 1-800-698-1022
Fax: 1-802-229-5231
E-mail: Susan.Gordon@alz.org
For a one-time fee of $25, people with Alzheimer's Disease receive an ID bracelet to ensure their safe return should they wander.
TelAssure - Champlain Senior Center
241 N. Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-658-3585 or 802-865-7578 between 8:30am and 10:00am Monday-Friday
Provides free daily check-in calls for Chittenden County seniors. If there is no response to the daily call, a designated emergency contact will be called. Phones are donated to this program by the Burlington Police Department.
Green Mountain Monitoring
P.O. Box 67
East Montpelier, VT 05651
Phone: 1-800-491-1574
Fax: 1-800-223-5700
For a monthly or annual fee, provides an emergency response system with a daily check-in feature.
Lifeline Foundation of Vermont
579 Washington Highway
Suite 314
Morrisville, VT 05661
Phone: 800-286-5463 or 802-654-1212 or 802-888-4797
Fax: 802-888-5204
For a monthly fee, provides an emergency response system which links you to 24 hour assistance.
Medic Alert Foundation
2323 Colorado Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382-2018
Phone: 800-432-5378
Fax: 209-669-2495
E-mail Address: customer_service@medicalert.org
Medical bracelets and emblems are available which include your vital medical information along with your physician's name and phone number.
HOUSEKEEPING/SHOPPING
(Also see Home Care Providers and Companion Services above.)
Samaritan Connection
Fanny Allen Campus
101 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802-847-1447
Volunteers assist with housekeeping, shopping and transportation services.
HOME REPAIR AND MODIFICATION
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
191 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-863-6248 or 1-800-287-7971 (Voice/TDD)
CVOEO's Weatherization program can assist with home weather-proofing for eligible individuals. The Warmth program can help with home heating fuel bills during the winter months.
Falls and Fires
(Visit the Community Services page)
Fletcher Allen Health Care
101 College Parkway
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 847-1101 or 847-2394
Email: Falls and Fires
Provides in home assessment for fall risk to any person over 65 or younger disabled persons. Will finance modifications for those who meet financial criteria.
Good Neighbor House
89 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-5814
Volunteers assist with moving, home repairs, yard work and snow removal in the Burlington area.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Programs (formerly Farmers Home Admin.)
Rural Development in Vermont
3 Valley Cross Road
St. Albans, VT 05478
Phone: 802-524-6503, 802-828-6010, or 802-527-1296
E-mail: rweisbur@rdasun2.rurdev.usda.gov
Loans for home repair and modification in rural areas of Chittenden County.
Samaritan Connection
Fanny Allen Campus
101 College Pkwy.
Colchester, VT 05446
802-654-1447
Matches up volunteers with elders who need home repair services.
Vermont Center for Independent Living
174 River St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 800-639-1522 or 802-229-0501 (Voice/TTY)
E-mail: vcil@vcil.org
State-wide organization providing information and referral, peer advocacy, counseling, independent living services and community advocacy for people with disabilities.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Assistive Technology Project
Assistive Technology Resources
103 So. Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671
Phone: 800-750-6355 or 802-241-2620 (Voice/TTY)
E-mail: tomf@dad.state.vt.us
Provides information on available assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Recycling Project
c/o The Restore
11 East State Street
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: 800-639-1522 or 802-229-0501 (Voice/TTY)
E-mail: vcil@vcil.org
A clearinghouse of used assistive technology equipment.
Vermont Center for Independent Living
11 East State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 800-639-1522 or 802-229-0501 (Voice/TTY)
E-mail: vcil@vcil.org
Provides information and referral regarding equipment.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.)
c/o Walter Trepanier
24 Whitney Hill Road, Apt. 22
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-878-2790
Lends equipment to veterans and their spouses free of charge.
Wayward Wheels
181 Franklin Street, #6,
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802-655-2936
Loans used wheelchairs, hospital beds and other equipment on a temporary basis. Resource for obtaining medical supplies.
 Contact the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA) for additional information regarding elder issues. |
 Contact the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for information about resources for people with disabilities. |
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