Companionship
This component of the Health-Aids Program enables persons living with HIV/AIDS an opportunity to remain at home yet have the interaction and conversation that may not always be provided by household members. Clients that access this service can have set companionship routines throughout the week or call a day in advance to schedule a visit. Visits will be limited to two hours per visit and twice a week.

For more information about this service and others in the Health-Aide Program please click here to view the protocols.

Respite
This component of the Health-Aide Program aims to provide the primary caregiver of a person living with HIV/AIDS emotional support, physical relief, and peace of mind. LCS’ respite services refers to short term, temporary care provided to people with HIV/AIDS and is intended to help the primary caregiver maintain emotional and personal well being through this intermittent care giving relief. LCS respite service benefits both the client and their live-in caregivers by allowing for the client to be cared for and the allowing for the caregiver to do whatever is restful to them such as shopping, visiting, attending a meeting, or to going for a walk. Visits will be limited to two hours per visit and twice a week for each client. For more information about this service and others in the Health-Aide Program please click here to view the protocols.

Continued