When Jean first called ElderHelp, she was struggling to find words. Chronic pain from health issues had kept her homebound, making even the simplest days feel heavy. Her car had died, friends had drifted away, and without supportive family nearby, her closest companion was her cat. She reached out...
Originally published in the winter 2026 edition of Aging & Independence By Allison Boyer Interim Director, Aging & Independence Services, San Diego County For over 30 years, Sylvia has been living in her family’s San Diego mobile home. Her mother purchased it, and they lived together...
What started as a routine home safety project turned into a potentially life-saving intervention, highlighting the critical importance of ElderHelp’s Home Safety and Maintenance program. Last month, volunteers Chris R. and John S. (AKA “Chrohn”) completed several tasks at a client’s...
Thank you to those of you who could attend our Annual Community Update on October 9, 2025! We are proud of our accomplishments from the past fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025): 5 Extra Years of Independence – ElderHelp clients transition into long-term care 5 years later than the national...
When a serious foot injury left 63-year-old Thomas unable to walk more than three city blocks, his world was suddenly changed. The former security officer who once walked over three miles daily found himself facing an injury that had “turned my life upside down and stopped me from...
