Volunteers in Action:  “Gratitude is Reassuring”

Volunteers in Action: “Gratitude is Reassuring”

“Food Delivery!” are two of David’s favorite words as he knocks on apartment doors at Hotel Sandford. Each Thursday, David, along with wife Paula and twomore volunteers, Stacy and Stella, distribute groceries from ElderHelp’s food pantry to 130 seniors at this downtown residence for low income...
A Touchstone of Comfort & Support

A Touchstone of Comfort & Support

“We get so many calls from family members who need resources for their parents,” shares Sally King, ElderHelp’s intake & referral guru.  Her voice is often the first one someone hears when they call. “We get calls from all over,” she notes. “Last week I had three calls from Alaska—a daughter...
Seniors On The Move

Seniors On The Move

“Nobody believes I have a problem with my knees,” smiles, Edna*. “I totally forget about pain when I’m doing Zumba,” she shares, “and I think I’m motivating a lot of other people to try it. I figure my knee will hurt whether I’m sitting or moving, so I might as well move. I tell people, ‘C’mon, if...
ElderHelp Friends—Providing a Comfort Zone

ElderHelp Friends—Providing a Comfort Zone

“Time is my most precious resource,” shares Herman. “Waking up, the first thing I feel everyday is grateful.” Herman enjoys daily Zoom meetings with friends, reading and studying human behaviors, and, of course, his ElderHelp connections. Having met Albert Einstein at age 6, Herman knew right then...
Rekindling A Spark

Rekindling A Spark

This hand holds a treasured photograph of cherished family and sweet memories. This hand once opened classroom doors at Julliard School of Music. It wielded a violin bow, producing sweet sounds and entertaining concert guests. Now this hand waves to ElderHelp volunteers who drive Maggie to her...