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COMOCONNECTS assists seniors so they can remain living in their homes and the community they love by providing access to volunteer and professional services, programs such as Blood Pressure Clinics and events like Sip & Dish - to keep seniors connected and active. We can help with Waiver Options and No Cost Services.
Blood Pressure Clinics * Sip & Dish * Memory Loss Caregivers Support Group * Technology Support * Transportation Services * Live Well at Home Screenings * Volunteer Support * Homemaker Services * In Home Foot Care * Community Outreach * Caregiver Support * Service Coordination Not sure if you are in ComoConnects service area? Check our service area page or give us a call at 651-642-1127.
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Wavier Options
No Cost Services
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Sip & Dish
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Sip & Dish is a lively get-together with other seniors in the neighborhood, sponsored by COMOConnects. Refreshments will be provided.
Need a ride? Call (651) 642-1127 a week in advance, we’ll help you out. Space is accessible and there’s plenty of parking! |
3rd Thursday of the Month 2:00-3:30pm Como Park Lutheran Church, in the Narthex 1376 Hoyt Avenue W [Map] |
Memory Loss Caregivers Support Group
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Family and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Refreshments will be served. Group is facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator.
Registration preferred. To register, please contact Caregiver Services at (651) 632-5320 or [email protected] Space is accessible and there’s plenty of parking! You can park on the street or in the parking lot at Hoyt & Hamline. |
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Technology Support
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Are you 65+ and interested in learning more about technology?
Do you have a smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer? or are interested in getting one? These are great tools for keeping in touch with friends and family, taking an online exercise classes, participating in virtual spiritual events, engaging in lifelong learning activities, ordering groceries and filling prescriptions, create reminders, contact emergency numbers by voice command and more! If you would like to better use your device or learn more about ways technology can be a great tool - give us a call! ComoConnects has IT (Internet/Technology) support at no cost for seniors that live in our service area. |
Individual Appointments At a time that works for you In person at your home. We have volunteers at the ready! Call (651) 642-1127 |
Transportation Services
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Seniors (65+) in our service area are eligible for free transportation services to and from doctor visits, dental visits, pharmacies and grocery stores/food shelves.
Not sure if you are in ComoConnects service area? Check our service area page or give us a call at 651-642-1127. |
Individual Appointments When you need it Will pick you up at your home. We have volunteers at the ready! Call (651) 642-1127 |
Live Well at Home Screenings
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Our staff provides at no cost to you, over the phone discussions about health concerns and goals that will help you develop an individualized care plan including, but not limited to, volunteer help, community resources, food resourcing, and transportation.
Not sure if you are in ComoConnects service area? Check our service area page or give us a call at 651-642-1127.
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Volunteer Support
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Partnerships between our volunteers and their elders bring joy and meaning to their lives with each visit.
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and provide valuable services such as, but not limited to, round-trip transportation to medical, dental, or grocery store visits, friendly visits, chore support, fall & spring yard clean-up, and IT support. All of these qualify as respite to the elder's caregiver and are greatly appreciated beyond a visible scope. To find out more about enjoying a volunteer's help, call 651-642-1127. Looking to BE a volunteer? Check out our volunteer page to learn more. |
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Homemaker Services
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Our Homemaker is able to provide light housekeeping duties. Services can include:
Cost for a Homemaker (light cleaning only) is $30-$40 per hour based on income and we have a minimum of 90 minutes. Homemaking services are limited to twice/month. ComoConnects is a non-profit organization and can provide the essential duties listed below. To find out more or to schedule Homemaker services, call us at 651-642-1127. Homemaker Services can also be gifted by emailing [email protected]. ** ComoConnects Homemaking does not include purging, reorganizing, or any other deep cleaning.
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Individual Appoinments Time: To be determined Place: Your house Phone: 651-642-1127. Call now to find out more. 
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In-Home Foot Care
(These services are available to Como Park and Falcon Heights Residents only)
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Our Nail Technician, Carol, will come to the home and provide foot care for seniors. Give us a call and Carol will get back to you to figure out the details.
Foot care includes:
Cost: $40.00 per visit. More about our Foot Technician
Carol is a licensed Nail Technician with a homebound permit in the Minnesota area. She travels to people who are unable or uncomfortable going to salons and provide manicures and pedicures. Carol provides services in homes, hospitals, transitional care, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and hospice facilities. |
Individual Appoinments Time: To be determined Place: Your home Phone: 651-642-1127. Call now to find out more and/or schedule a visit. 
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Community Outreach
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Community Outreach includes education, technical support, and partnerships with community organizations that allow us to do presentations on aging issues, caregiver support, blood pressure clinics, and many options.
If you are interested in being a community partner, please contact our program at 651-642-1127. Our program is always looking for resources and connections within the neighborhood. |
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Caregiver Support
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Are you a caregiver and feeling a bit frazzled? Over whelmed with all there is to do? Confused on which resources are good and which aren't? Well, there is support for you too! Two monthly caregiver support groups are hosted by the Living at Home Block Nurse Programs, one by St. Anthony Park Area Seniors and the other by Hamline Midway Elders. All are welcome.
Call the office for more information and/or a list of Caregiver Support resources. 651-642-1127. |
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Service Coordination
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We are able to meet with seniors and their families to discuss needs. A care plan is designed for each senior that may include one or more of the following:
Professional Referral Services
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