Free Community Education Continues Neighbors Who Care hosted 80-plus guests for a powerful aging conference and a sold-out holiday concert with Chandler Symphony Orchestra at Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s new worship center. Aging Made Easier© welcomed guests for vital information on “10 Things Nobody Tells You When You Age,” offered by Elaine Poker-Yount, Visiting Angels,…
Elizabeth Vaughan Volunteers, clients, and staff must wear masks at all times! Schedule all services with Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133. Do not call volunteers directly. Services are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. * Transportation—Essential Medical Appointments One service per week; maximum two-hour appointment (does not include driving time). Appointment requests…
Counting on You Elizabeth Vaughan “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”—Booker T. Washington The benefits of volunteering with a service organization are well documented, from the positive impacts on affected communities to the advantages it brings to participating individuals, which is why some schools and colleges now make volunteering a…
2019 City of Chandler Volunteer of the Year, Ginger Voltmer Elizabeth Vaughan Congratulations to Ginger Voltmer who has been named Volunteer of the Year in the “Sunbeam” category by the City of Chandler! Ginger has been a volunteer with Neighbors Who Care since 2016, and has become one of our most versatile and dependable resources.…
Respite Care: Caring for the Caregiver Elizabeth Vaughan November is National Caregiver’s Month, and this year’s theme is “Caregiving around the clock.” Anyone who has had the experience of caring for a loved one knows that it’s not a 9 to 5 gig, as many challenges present themselves around bedtime or even late at night. Being…
Elizabeth Vaughan Neighbors Who Care invites you to our Seventh Annual Fall Fair! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., when Neighbors Who Care hosts this celebration of community spirit. Autumn in Arizona is always a time of renewal as we welcome our neighbors home from summer travel and…
When good things become great Neighbors Who Care is proud to be a founding partner of Creative Engagement Partners. The coalition of community leaders known as Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners, which was established to enrich the lives of family members of people living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and memory impairment, is experiencing a metamorphosis.…
Gifting the gift of love Mother Theresa once said, “It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” This sentiment rings true year-round, but is especially relevant during the holidays. With so much emphasis given to presents and parties and food — all of which are wonderful things —…
Easy to keep New Year resolutions A new year symbolizes a fresh start. That’s why so many of us make New Year’s resolutions. And, while we’re optimistic about finding ways to be happier and healthier, it is also often the case that we lose sight of our goals come February and go back to our…