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Uncover the inspiring stories that illustrate how ElderHelp enhances the quality of life for seniors through compassion and community engagement.

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A Special “Jam Session”

A Special “Jam Session”

Friendly Visit With Sweet Results It was during a friendly phone call that our volunteer Marcia discovered Betsy’s* tradition of making pomegranate jam at the holidays to share with family and friends. Betsy mentioned that she hadn’t been able to make her jam this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

History in the Making

History in the Making

Behind the scenes but front and center…that’s how we’d describe volunteer Sharon Turner. Her humility, soft-spoken demeanor, and steadfast support touch every aspect of ElderHelp’s operation…and have done so for nearly 30 years. “I’ve been searching for the article...

Barbara J. Brown – A Legacy of Giving

Barbara J. Brown – A Legacy of Giving

“I’ve always wanted to help people,” shares Barbara J. Brown. “In 9th grade I wrote a play for 9th grade assembly and all the students had to bring canned goods for the starving children in China. The response was overwhelming, and I saw first-hand what generosity...

*Client names and images are changed to protect their privacy.
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