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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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Creating Cultural Connections

Creating Cultural Connections

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...

Living Independently…with Dignity

Living Independently…with Dignity

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...

Opening her home…and her heart

Opening her home…and her heart

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...

Little Things Make A Difference

Little Things Make A Difference

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...

Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

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...

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