Services


Senior Pool Time!

We are so excited to have special swimming time reserved just for our Seniors on

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7pm!!!  Call the office for more information or to set up a ride to pool time!


Respite care is such an important service. If you'd like more information please contact us.


Housekeeping and Caregiver/Respite Services


Program Services

Warren S.O.S. has part-time staff and uses volunteers to provide.

  • An in-home assessments
  • Support for family caregiver- respite care
  • Identification of service needs
  • Medication management
  • Referrals to in-home nursing
  • Friendly visits-check in calls
  • Arrangement for transportation
  • Light chores around the home
  • In- home safety and nutrition assessments and support
  • Exercise and Wellness classes
  • Organizations and intergenerational projects
  • Referrals to social and support services


Nursing Service

  • The program has contracts with Good Samaritan Society/Home Care and Altru Home Service to provide referrals to these agencies for their services.
  • In home nursing assessments
  • Provide  skill nursing cares
  • Personal care attendance care and light house keeping


Volunteer services

  • Most volunteers are your local neighbors and friends!
    • Transportation for in and out of town travels.
    • Assistance with shopping and errands.
    • Small chores/home and lawn.
    • Friendly visits/friendships.
    • Respite Care for caregivers.
    • Help with meals.
    • Help with paperwork.
  • Friendly visits/ daily check ins and Friendly phone calls

Put a smile on someone's' face and become a volunteer

 


Nutrition

No one Should go Hungry!

  • Staff is available to evaluate and enlist those who qualify for NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors, Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health and North Country Food Bank, Inc.)
    • Who qualifies for NAPS?
      • Women and men sixty years of age or 0lder who are providing food for themselves.
      • You must live in the State of Minnesota; you do not need to be a citizen of the U.S.
      • Your household income must be within guidelines set by NAPS.
  • The Warren S.O.S. will deliver the commodity if you are unable to pick up them at the drop site
  • Rides are available everyday to Senior Meals by trained S.O.S. volunteers a  Handicap accessible van is available.  Call the volunteer dispatcher Leona at 745-4148 or the Warren S.O.S. office 745-4005 to schedule your pick up.

 


Wellness Programs

  • Health Assessments -periodically- Blood Pressure checks done at office daily
  • Arthritis Management Classes - every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am at Landmark Center  411 N 4th St
  • Arthritis Foundation Aquatics classes  and Senior Swim - offered during the summer months 6-7 pm- At the Holiday Pool in Warren
  • Tia Ji  Quan- Moving for Better Balance is a research-based balance training regimen designed for older adults and people with balance disorders.  Classes are scheduled throughout the year!
  • SAIL - Staying Active and Independent for Life - Classes are held throughout the year in both Warren and Oslo!

 


Transportation

  • Rides in and out of town (  no cost for in town trips there is a fee for out of town trips to Grand Forks, Fargo ND, Thief River Falls, Crookston and other destination's) Supplements funds available for those who qualify
  • Daily rides provided to Senior Meals and back home. Handicap Accessible
  • Rides available in Alvarado and Oslo MN  Call 745-4005

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