by Gretchen Veihl | Aug 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Response
While living alone in her Pacific Beach home, watercolor artist Nancy had been suffering from back pain and fractures that limited her mobility, making regular chores like grocery shopping difficult. (Nancy asked that her last name be omitted for privacy). About four years ago, when she first...
by Gretchen Veihl | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19 Response
“Unprecedented, challenging, unimaginable…” These are all words we’ve used over and over again these past 8 months. Because, let’s face it, none of us have experienced a pandemic or life changing event like the one we are living through right now. And there is still much we don’t know and can’t...
by Gretchen Veihl | Aug 3, 2020 | COVID-19 Response
$100,000 from The San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Community Response Fund with support from SDG&E San Diego, CA — COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, but none more than seniors. With 95% of COVID-19 deaths over the age of 60, seniors remain the most vulnerable and isolated population....
by Gretchen Veihl | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19 Response
San Diego, CA — During the COVID-19 crisis, ElderHelp is committed to sustaining the health and well-being of San Diego County seniors, especially those who are isolated or home bound with limited access to food, medical services, and family support. During this incredibly challenging time,...
by Gretchen Veihl | Mar 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Response
San Diego, CA — During the COVID-19 crisis, ElderHelp is committed to sustaining the health and well-being of San Diego County seniors, especially those who are isolated or home bound with limited access to food, medical services, and family support. During this incredibly challenging time,...