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Program Details
For seniors 60 years of age and older who may fit into one or more of the following categories:
- Living alone and/or feeling isolated
- New to the area
- In a stressful situation due to the relocation, bereavement, or lack of family, friends, or neighbors to offer support.
By caring volunteers who are willing:
- To commit one to two hours per week to the program.
- To complete a brief period of training.
- To provide regular feedback to the program coordinator.
Purpose of Neighbor to Neighbor is to:
- Alleviate loneliness
- Encourage socialization
- Give information about community resources
Things you might do during a visit:
- Read the newspaper
- Look at pictures
- Do a puzzle or crossword
- Talk and laugh
When a home visit is not possible, you may make a telephone reassurance call to your assigned neighbor.
PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS
Transportation of Clients
Visitors are not permitted to transport you, your family members, or your friends. Transportation is not within the scope of a Visitor’s permitted activities under any circumstances.
Finances
Visitors are not permitted to become involved with your personal finances including checkbook balancing, check writing, savings information, delivering, or mailing bills. Visitors are not allowed to offer any advice relating to business decisions. If you need assistance in this area, please ask your Visitor to contact the Program Coordinator on your behalf for assistance in finding the appropriate resources.
Medication or Medical Advice
Visitors are not permitted to give advice on medication, medical conditions, or health related issues. These issues must be referred to the Program Coordinator for assistance in finding the appropriate resources.
Home Chore Assistance or Minor Repairs
Visitors are not permitted to perform chores, maintenance, or light housekeeping duties in or around your home.
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