Ask most seniors what they want when it comes to aging, and the answer is often to stay right where they are. To wake up in their bedroom, cook in a familiar kitchen, tend the same garden, keep thriving in the place they call home. In other words, it’s to “age in place.” That desire to...
When “Nancy” first called ElderHelp for support, she wasn’t sure we had a service that could help. Homebound after two major surgeries, newly widowed, new to the area, and without children nearby, she’d come to the realization that something had to change. What began with...
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...
