DBS Serves Community Elders

October 2009, Dayton’s Bluff Forum September marks the second anniversary of the Dayton’s Bluff Seniors Living at Home/Block Nurse program (LAH/BNP), housed in the First Lutheran School of 8th St. and Maria Avenue. Our mission is to keep aging Dayton’s Bluff residents living independently and remaining in their own homes as long as possible. One way the program maintains independence for elders is through preventing falls, and supporting the family and care providers. Referrals come from family members, clinics, clients, and community service providers such as Senior Linkage and Merrick Services. The next step is the outreach call or home vist to determine the individual an