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"The INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVER program is a volunteer coalition designed to assist 60 plus or disabled adults to remain independent and in their own homes with grace and dignity."
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Links
for Livingston County Catholic Social Services Interfaith
Volunteer Caregivers
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listening ear, nimble fingers, two strong hands, sharp vision,
or sure and steady feet can make
a tremendous difference in the life
of someone who is struggling to remain
independent. Everyone has a special
gift to offer, and the Interfaith Volunteer
Caregivers Program provides
all the training and support needed
to help volunteers share their talents
with others. Through this program
you have the opportunity to reach
out to those in our midst who need
your help. |
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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers are:
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Volunteers put faith into action by helping the homebound improve their quality of life. There is no measure for the difference a few hours can make in the life of someone homebound and in need.
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Caregiver services include: |
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- Companionship and
Friendly Visiting
- Shopping
- Telephone
Reassurance
- Letter Writing
- Respite Services
- Errands
- Transportation
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Who
Calls to Request Services? |
- Older or disabled adult
themselves
- Families, friends or neighbors
- Congregations/community groups
and organizations
- Home health or social service
agencies
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Caregiver Support
Group
| When older adults need help maintaining independence, the role of caregiver often becomes primary to those concerned with the physical and emotional welfare of an aging spouse, parent or good friend. Caregivers may provide help in their own home, make frequent visits to the older adult’s home or help in such living situations as senior housing, adult foster care or nursing homes. Wherever caregiving takes place, it is invariably a time-consuming and demanding activity. While there are no instant solutions to caregiving stress, monthly support group meetings give caregivers a chance to discuss their feelings and the problems of caring for an older adult with others in similar situations.
When:
First and Third
Monday of Each Month
Time: 4:30
PM to 6:00 PM
Where:
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
10601 Dexter Pinckney Rd.
Pinckney, MI
If you have any questions or
want more information please call Darlene or Sharon at
517-545-5944. |
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If
you are interested in Volunteering
for the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program,
Please Email Us at:
lcivcp@yahoo.com |
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