Helping Older Adults Live Independently

Membership Benefits

General

• Companionship and conversation
• Respite for a family caregiver
• Sharing of stories, photographs and memories
• Game playing, including puzzles

 

Transportation (with member)

• Medical appointments
• Social and cultural events
• Hairdresser and barber appointments
• Grocery shopping
• Veterinary appointments
• Other errands
• After-hours events

 

Errands

• Grocery purchases
• Shopping for clothing and gifts
• Prescription pickuos

 

Technical Assistance

• Cellphone and email setup
• Simple computer tasks
• Programming thermostats, TVs, remote controls and other electronics

 

Household Help

• General organization
• Minor household chores
• Food organization and labeling
• Plant care
• Occasional pet care

 

Personal Business Assistance

• Checkbook balancing
• Data entry
• Communications
• Scheduling
• Recordkeeping

 

Miscellaneous Tasks

• Light bulb replacement
• Smoke alarm checks
• Screen and storm window installation and removal
• Picture hanging
• Refrigerator cleaning
• Mattress turning
• Simple repairs

 

Telephone Check-ins

• Friendly conversation
• Well-being checks
• Assessment of needs

Membership Form