My Home is Where I Want to Be

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 ElderHelp has been a godsend—taking me for eye treatments and calling to check in. Your volunteers are all so considerate. It’s like they can’t do enough. My home is where I want to be. It’s a place I enjoy,” shares Valerie. “I feel safe here, and I don’t have to be on anyone else’s time clock. I don’t want to be treated special or differently just because I’m elderly. I just want to be treated cordially. Thanks to ElderHelp, I am.”