The visiting nurse association of southeast missouri, INC. (VNA) is the sponsor of the senior companion programs (SCP)

VNA is a home health agency providing the follow services: home health. Hospice, private duty nursing, personal care/homemaker, consumer directed service, SCP and uniform retail shop. The mission statement of the VNA is to set the standard for excellence in the delivery of home care services to the citizens of southeast missouri through cooperative and seamless system, utilizing innovation, diversification and cost effective methods in an environment that fosters learning and demonstrates positive outcomes. The services will be provided without regard to age, race, creed, disability or economic status. This mission will be carried out using the not-for-profit corporation form of doing business as defined in chapter 355 of the revised statues of missouri. VNA is requesting $168,783 to support 30 volunteer VSY services hours. The primary focus of this program is to improve the lives of clients living at home by helping to reduce premature institution and help combat the feeling of isolation. In addition, the respite services from senior companion volunteers allow caregivers times away from their loved ones without the fear or quilt of leaving them alone. Senior companion visits will be made for the following service activities: 1. Healthy futures/independent living 2. Respite for caregivers. The anticipated outcomes for this grant period are: 1. Clients will remain in the own home 2. Clients will feel less isolated. 3. Respite service for caregiver to have much needed time away from love one. Companion volunteers are responsible for checking on the general well-being of SCP clients. According to client surveys 80% of the clients feel that assistance COM companion help combat the feeling of isolation and help them remain in their home. SCP also brings value to our companion volunteers and helps them meet financial needs. Shonda young CEO, visiting nurse association of southeast missouri, INC.