The Portage County RSVP program in central Wisconsin operates TeleCare, a telephone reassurance program which assists the growing number of frail and poor seniors who live alone. RSVP volunteers call seniors each weekday to check on their well-being, referring any concerns to appropriate family members, RSVP staff, or other agencies. Early intervention strategies like this can delay or sometimes even prevent nursing home placement, which is more costly than community-based services.
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