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Looking for a meaningful way to make an impact? Visit our old age home and spend time with our 100+ elderly residents who have no family to lean on. Your presence alone can bring smiles, warmth, and a sense of belonging to seniors who long for companionship. 😊 Many of our residents are abandoned, bed-ridden, or physically challenged, but your kindness can lift their spirits in ways words can’t express. Whether it’s sharing a meal, listening to their stories, or simply being there, every moment you spend with them makes a world of difference. 🙏 #Gandhioldagehome #Happiness #VisitOldAgeHome #BringSmile #Smile #provideshelter #oldagehome #oldage #oldagecare #abandonedseniors #support #contribution #senior #physicallychallenged #oldagehomes #oldagechallenge #oldageproblems #oldagepeople #love #oldagehomevisit #oldagestore #eldercare #seniorcare #care #old #support #elderlycare #health #elders #seniorliving #donate #needdonations

Faith-based transportation is a unique and inspiring approach to providing transportation services to individuals who may face mobility challenges. Rooted in the principles of compassion, service, and community engagement, faith-based organizations across the world have recognized the vital role they can play in ensuring that people, especially the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable, have access to essential services and the support they need. Types of Services: -Church Shuttles: Providing transport for weekly services and events, catering to elderly and mobility-limited individuals. -Volunteer Programs: Engaging volunteers to offer personalized transportation in their vehicles. -Medical Transportation: Collaborating with healthcare providers to aid individuals in accessing medical appointments. -Community Engagement: Encouraging connections and relationships within communities. Success Stories: -Jewish Healthcare Foundation: Offers free medical transportation for seniors in Pittsburgh. -Catholic Charities: Provides broad transportation services for medical, social, and educational needs. -Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston: Coordinating diverse transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Challenges and Solutions: -Funding: Relies on donations; additional funding aids expansion. -Volunteer Recruitment: Recognition and incentives can encourage more participation. -Communication: Effective outreach and partnerships amplify awareness. -Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring safe vehicles through regular maintenance and repairs. Impact of Faith-Based Transportation: -Independence: Empowers individuals, reducing isolation and dependence. -Community Building: Fosters unity and stronger community bonds. -Well-Being: Enhances overall well-being through healthcare access and social interactions. -Hope and Support: Provides more than transportation—offers hope, support, and care.

Acknowledging the strain that caregiving responsibilities often place on middle and high school kids is crucial, as recognition and identification of this hidden population are key to creating change. It's equally important to emphasize the role of a support network in their well-being. Children involved in caregiving should have access to resources and assistance, including caregiver coaching, counseling, respite activities, and support groups. "Approximately 5.4 million children and adolescents in the United States support parents, grandparents, siblings and other family members who require care due to disability, chronic illness, age-related decline, and other mental and physical health conditions. However, their caregiving often goes unrecognized by healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, government agencies, the public, and the wider caregiving research community." - Report on Caregiving Youth in the U.S. Progress and Opportunity https://lnkd.in/gEbFhfGS Our team is working on expanding services and support for these young caregivers everywhere. We can't do it without the help of donors, partners, volunteers, and legislators. Donate | Volunteer | Sponsor | Advocate | Get Involved | aacy.org

Dying Matters Awareness Week  A legacy of care and compassion: why Vee Owers champions leaving gifts in will to ellenor. “There’s a misconception that leaving a legacy gift is complicated and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be: there are simple and cost effective ways of making and updating a Will. I’d love us to get to a place where anybody who is a part of ellenor can feel like legacy giving is something they could at least think about doing.”    At ellenor, that includes the exciting development of its Wellbeing Wing – extended facilities which will include new counselling rooms, an improved play room, quiet spaces for patients and their families, and a large multipurpose space for a range of activities. This will enable ellenor to meet the needs of more patients, and their loved ones, facing life-limiting illnesses – and meet those needs to an even higher level of personalised, holistic hospice care.  “We are immensely grateful for all of the legacies we receive here at ellenor. The generosity of those kind supporters who choose to leave a gift in their Will directly benefits our local community.”   If you’d like to know more about how legacies make a difference to ellenor’s vital work or about how you could leave a gift in your Will to ellenor, do get in touch with the Supporter Care team today for more information on T: 01322 626509 or E: fundraising@ellenor.org  #ellenor #ellenorcharity #hospice #charityhospice #charitychallenge #hospicecare #supportyourlocalhospice #communitysupport #talkingchangeslives #legacy #will #dyingmattersawarenessweek #dyingmatters

What makes a VA Community Clinic work?  Especially a rural clinic far removed from the hustle and bustle of the main campus. The answer might surprise you. I spend a lot of time in our lobby, meeting and greeting Veterans and their families. When we have time to chat, the topic of our conversation often drifts to the amount of time the Veterans have on their hands. They spent years working and raising families. But in their twilight years, meaningful engagement is often elusive. That’s when I steer the conversation to volunteer work, especially in our clinic. Starting a volunteer program in a rural clinic is hard work. More often than not, it’s like working in sales; you get far more “No thanks” than you do “Tell me more.” But it’s not an insurmountable challenge, and once you build a network and get to know the movers and shakers in the clinic (yes, some stakeholders are pretty active), you can build a solid group of volunteers. Our clinic in St. George, UT, started from scratch, but today, we have three solid volunteers with packets ready to go. Three volunteers might not sound like much, but their dedication and commitment will pay huge dividends. We aim to have six volunteers (three teams of two volunteers) trained and ready by the end of the summer. Volunteering in a VA clinic or hospital makes a difference in your life and the Veterans you touch. Consider becoming a VA Volunteer today. You'll make a difference in your community, one Veteran at a time. The VHA is raising the bar in healthcare delivery. One Volunteer at a time! 

#TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE IN #LONGTERMCARE- You'll never know how important this is - for so many resons - To stave off social isolation; to transport persons to needed medical appointments, to allow them to have a voice about their care and quality of life ...sometimes even just to 'breathe fresh air...' ****There are no funds currently that most skilled nursing facilities can provide to allow residents to participate in the legislative process, to empower themselves, and have a say in their quality of your life. This includes the elderly with good mental agility who choose to be active, or youger persons with serious chronic medical conditions, perhaps traumatic brain injury, or severe physical disabilities. They ALL need a voice! THIS IS THE REASON I AM SO PROUD OF THE PATRICIA V. GORE MEMORIAL FUND! (This year is a short legislative session in Connecticut.) Thus, it is even more vital that funds be set aside for the unfunded needs. Today I sent my annual installment. If you have given before, Thank You. If you can send $5.00, every bit helps. ( If you chooseto give please let me know, so that I may thank you personally. I never get such information. ) Even in Independent Living settings in wich I have lived for about two years- Many older people have given up their licenses and are dependent upon a community's bus or van as their only means of transportation to CVS, a medical appointment, shopping, entertainment etc. Often these vans are shared among more then one building which severely limits outings. Certain days are reserved only for medical appointments. If they go beyond a ten mile limit, some properties are now charging per mile. Often, Activities Directors and other staff wear multiple hats when bus drivers are not available. It should also be known that all levels of care - skilled care and 'regular senior housing with certain amenities' are experiencing severe staff shortages such that some I know ar eworking 12 hour shifts. Thank God I can still drive safely to the places I wish to go... I may not have a choice some day... BUT, I will always want to 'be the voice' for that is my mission in life in so many arenas. ***All donations can be directed to: Fund Administrator, Mairead, Painter, Connecticut's Long Term Care Ombudsman 55 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105 1- 866-388-1888 mairead.painter@ct.gov.

I'm excited to announce a meaningful partnership between Hearts for the Homeless and Friendship Place, two organizations committed to addressing homelessness in the Washington, DC region! 🤝 Friendship Place has demonstrated remarkable impact in our community, successfully ending or preventing homelessness for 4,993 individuals in 2023 alone, including 1,507 children and 670 veterans. Their innovative job placement services have empowered 167 individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to secure employment, showcasing their comprehensive approach to addressing housing insecurity. Through this collaboration, we're launching a targeted supply drive to support Friendship Place's Street Outreach program. These supplies will be distributed directly to individuals experiencing homelessness in DC, providing essential health and personal care items. Our collection will continue until the end of November. We are seeking donations of: Medical Supplies: Antibiotic ointment, ibuprofen, bandages Personal Care: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, lip balm Essential Items: Socks, gloves, hand wipes, lotion Nutrition: Non-perishable foods (crackers, peanut butter, dried fruit) Practical Items: Reusable utensils, resealable bags For those interested in contributing, we've created an Amazon Wish List for convenient online donation: https://lnkd.in/eY2GHnKZ This initiative represents a crucial intersection of public health and community service, demonstrating how organizational partnerships can create meaningful impact in addressing homelessness and health disparities in our community. Join us in making a difference. Every donation contributes to the health and dignity of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. For more information about donation logistics or our partnership, please message me directly. #CommunityHealth #Homelessness #DCCommunity #PublicHealth #SocialImpact #CommunityService #NonprofitCollaboration

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, I want to share the work of We Are Healers, a non-profit working to increase the number of Native American health professionals, who are still vastly underrepresented in medicine. This work is crucial in creating a health care system that reflects the diversity of our nation. Improving Native American representation in medicine helps foster culturally competent care, addresses health disparities, and builds trust within communities. https://lnkd.in/gFtRQcjT 

I am sharing recommendations for NHPCO and the National Alliance for Care at Home to advance hospice care initiatives and emphasize quality and compassionate services. 1. Advocate for Legislative Support: Collaborate with policymakers to establish regulations limiting for-profit hospice agencies in states lacking Certificate of Need (CON) laws. #LegislativeAdvocacy #HealthcarePolicy #HospiceCare #Regulation 2. Promote Quality Care Standards: Develop and enforce high-quality care benchmarks for all hospice agencies to ensure patient-centered services. #QualityCare #PatientCentered #HealthcareStandards 3. Strengthen Nonprofit Support: Enhance resources for nonprofit hospice agencies to effectively compete with for-profit entities. #NonprofitSupport #HealthcareEquity #NonprofitHospice 4. Encourage Community Engagement: Cultivate partnerships with community organizations to raise awareness about the value of nonprofit hospice care and advocate for patient rights. #CommunityEngagement #PatientRights #Advocacy #Awareness NHPCO Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Hospice Austin Sandra Frellsen MD FACP FAAHPM HMDC Keisha Jones, RN, CHPN Christina Remus

Don’t miss this week’s continuation on planning with dementia in, “What Caregivers Need to Know About Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia -Part 2.” 📖👀 Avoid family and court conflict by following these strategic steps. 🙂 Read it now.▶️ https://lnkd.in/g7WzCaBX #forneylawtx #estateplan #willsandtrusts #powerofattorney #healthcaredirectives #guardianship #protectyourfamily #kidsprotectionplan #assetprotection #legacy #familylegacy #buildyourlegacy #estateplanningattorney #txestateplanningattorney #personalfamilylawyer #houston #adulting #smallbusiness #txsmallbusiness #businessconsulting #txnonprofit #nonprofit