Senior Companion Program Service Standard 650-25-55

(Revised 8/1/09 ML#3186)

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The senior companion service offers periodic companionship and non-medical support by volunteers (who receive a stipend) to adults with special needs. Priority for services shall be given to:

• older individuals residing in rural areas;
• older individuals with greatest economic need (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas);
• older individuals with greatest social need  (with particular attention to low-income older individuals, including low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas);
• older individuals with severe disabilities; older individuals with limited English proficiency;
• older individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction and the caretakers of such individuals; and
• older individuals at risk for institutional placement.