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"Success"
and "Congregate Housing Services Program" are synonymous!
Since
1994, CHSP has helped over 1,500 elderly tenants meet their goal
of living at Riverview Towers for as long as possible. As our tenants
age in place, CHSP continues to be a necessity.
CHSP
services include the following:
- Housekeeping
and Laundry: Our housekeepers serve 115 tenants each month.
Ann, 88, relishes the idea of having a housekeeper because she's
had hip replacements and just cannot do her own housework.
- Wellness:
A registered nurse from the local medical center provides a
blood pressure clinic attended by 25-30 tenants. Harry, 89,
goes to the "Ask a Nurse" program to make sure his
pressure is stable, since he takes many different medications.
- Exercise
Classes: Chair exercise classes meet 2 times a week that
include the use of stretch bands and weights. Yoga and tai chi
classes also meet weekly. Ruth, 91, enjoys attending the classes,
because they make her "feel like dancing".
- Transportation:
CHSP supports transportation to restaurants, plays, concerts
and shopping trips. Arnold, 94, usually doesn't get out much,
but tenant trips provide a safe and supportive environment.
- Service
Coordination: The Service Coordinator refers tenants to
many community services. Lee, 89, got physical therapy and a
walker to prevent her from falling. 90-year-old Julia's family
lives out of town, so she has case management from family services
agency. Leonard, 85, would have to move to a nursing home if
he wasn't enrolled in a nursing home diversion program offered
by the area agency on aging.
These
services assist our tenants to remain safe, healthy and residing
at Riverview Towers and their community. CHSP is truly a "success
story".
Riverview Towers Apartments
52 Garetta Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-521-7876
http://www.riverviewtowers.com/
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