Elder Support in Our Towns
Recently, our members have initiated and participated in Elder Support discussion groups within our towns. Comprised of individuals from various walks of life, the groups focus on defining plans and resources to help elderly residents and shut-ins avoid the debilitating effects of isolation.
We are inspired by the sincere interest shown in these efforts and will continue to work within a community team to advance this critical cause for so many of our residents.
We are inspired by the sincere interest shown in these efforts and will continue to work within a community team to advance this critical cause for so many of our residents.
Helpful Local and National Resources
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Age Well: 1-800-642-5119
Including Meals on Wheels & Community Meals. Also provides help with grocery shopping, yard work, transportation, in-home care and much more. agewellvt.org A Place for Mom: 1-844-657-1558 Senior Living aplaceformom.com Rev. Larry Detweiler: 802-434-4854 or 802- 989-2679 (cell) Community Church of Huntington, VT communitychurchofhuntington.org Rev. Katelyn Macrae: 802-434- 2053 Richmond Congregational Church, UCC rccucc.org Cathedral Square Cathedral Square is a nonprofit organization, a national leader in the development of affordable, service-enriched housing communities for older adults and people with disabilities and other special needs. Their mission is to advance “healthy homes, caring communities and positive aging.” Cathedral Square owns or manages 30 affordable-housing communities in Vermont and administers the nationally recognized SASH® (Support and Services at Home) program. cathedralsquare.org The Center on Aging Events, Seminars, & Courses. Review the "Important Links" section for valuable resources. med.uvm.edu/centeronaging Consumer Assistance Program: 1-800-649-2424 or 802-656-3183 Help resolve problems with a business, help address questions that you need answered by Vermont State Government, connect you with other resources that can help you. uvm.edu/consumer The Footnoters Program: 802-847-1624 Local Contacts: Sally Singer 802-434-3480 or Catherine Coggio 802-434-3572 Offered by Community Health Improvement at The University of Vermont Medical Center, provides proper foot care to those who find doing their own foot care challenging. Nurse volunteers provide general foot care, toenail clipping, skin assessments and education to groups of seniors, the disabled, those diagnosed with diabetes, and those on blood thinners. The program is free, but donations are welcome. uvmhealth.org/medcenter/pages/wellness-resources/screenings/footnotes.aspx Greater Burlington YMCA: 802-862-9622 Low Impact & Senior Programs gbymca.org Father Daniel Jordan: 802-434-2521 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Rectory Richmond, VT olhr-richmond.com Richmond Food Shelf & Thrift Store: 802-578-4283 richmondfoodshelfvt.org RSVP/United Way of Northwest Vermont: 802-864-7541 For persons 55 and older to remain engaged in the community through volunteering. RSVP helps volunteers find the right opportunity– whether it’s once a week, once a month or once in a while. www.unitedwaynwvt.org/RSVP |
HomeShareVermont: 802 863 5625
Homesharing is a simple idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit. A person offers a private bedroom and shared common space in exchange for rent, help around the home or a combination of the two. It differs from a typical roommate situation because, at its core, it is about two people helping each other. homesharevermont.org SASH-Support and Services at Home: 802-863-2224 Serves seniors and individuals with special needs who receive Medicare support and who live in congregate housing – or the surrounding community. sashvt.org Seniorhousingnet: 1 866 623-8249 Senior Living seniorhousingnet.com SSTA Special Services Transportation Agency: 802-878-1527 Private not-for- profit corporation operating out of Colchester, VT to provide accessible transportation for people who have specialized mobility needs both mental and physical. sstarides.org 211 Vermont. United Ways of Vermont Find out about hundreds of important community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more. vermont211.org Vermont Adult Protective Services: 1-800-564-1612 dlp.vermont.gov/protection Vermont Center for Independent Living: 1-800-639-1522 vcil.org Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living: 802-241-2401 Including Vermont Elder Care Clinician Program a service provided to help older adults who experience mental health concerns. dail.vermont.gov Vermont Economic Services Food & Fuel Hotline: 1-800-287-0589 dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits Vermont Legal Aid, Inc: 1-800-747-5022 or 802-863-5620 Long-term Care Ombudsman vtlegalaid.org VNA-Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties: 802-658-1900 A mission driven, community-based healthcare provider whose focus is to deliver high quality care for all in need, including adult day care. vnacares.org |
