by Sarah Benson | Oct 21, 2022 | Our Stories
When Valerie moved to San Diego to be closer to her family, she hoped to find a new circle of friends. “But at 92, it’s not easy,” shares Valerie. “With the pandemic, it’s even harder.” But Valerie’s outlook is sunny thanks to ElderHelp. “With macular degeneration, I don’t drive any more, but...
by Sarah Benson | Jul 12, 2022 | Our Stories
This cultural couple came to San Diego more than 10 years ago to be near their daughter, who is a professor at UCSD. Born, raised, and educated in India, they both exhibit the gentle demeanor of their country. As sophisticated citizens of the world, they led prosperous lives on multiple...
by Sarah Benson | May 1, 2022 | Our Stories
Suzanne* called ElderHelp eight years ago needing rides to her grandson’s elementary school so she could volunteer. Our Seniors A Go Go drivers made sure she got to the school on time, and then she’d take the bus home. But everything changed when she slipped and fell last December. She injured her...
by Sarah Benson | Apr 11, 2022 | Our Stories
Jane has claimed San Diego as her home for almost all her life. But when you talk to her, you’ll hear some Tennessee, where she spent her entire childhood. Jane is a life scientist and a veterinarian. When Jane’s father died, she moved in with her mother to be a family caregiver, but balancing...
by Sarah Benson | Mar 23, 2022 | Our Stories
When Ginger* retired from her nursing career in the late 1990’s, she joined ElderHelp’s volunteer team. She was matched with Gladys, and together they enjoyed trips around town, stopping at the grocery store or window shopping at the mall. Ginger reflects, “I remember taking Gladys shoe shopping...
by Sarah Benson | Jan 17, 2022 | Our Stories
Anne and John have donated an aggregate 30 years of volunteer service to ElderHelp and were recently honored at Essence of Life with our Volunteer Spotlight Award. Anne was a librarian in Coronado when she saw an ad in the local newspaper for grocery shopping help needed for seniors. As a young...
