Stories From the Road………..Setting an Example
(“Stories From the Road…Stories of the Heart” is about the personal experiences of over 200 volunteer drivers across America and how the simple act of driving someone in need touches their own hearts) As a working woman in the early 1990’s, I had the pleasure of serving a variety of people in the Knoxville area through […]
Routines
When I was much younger I did not understand why my grandparents followed a routine throughout their day. I knew I would never do that. Then I saw my parents fall into their routines, and I was even more determined not to do that myself when I got “old”. Today, I have developed my own […]
Stories From the Road………Personal Satisfaction
(“Stories From the Road…Stories of the Heart” is about the personal experiences of over 200 volunteer drivers across America and how the simple act of driving someone in need touches their own hearts) I enjoy being a volunteer…being able to help seniors who are not able to drive anymore and who want to get out of […]
And The Survey Says……..
Blessings! For Seniors goal is to provide superior client satisfaction and uses Home Care Pulse, a third party company that surveys Non-Medical Home Care Companies nationwide, to conduct a telephone survey to measure how we are doing. Our clients are asked to rate us on a scale from 1-5 with 5 being the best in […]
Stories From the Road…..What Goes Around Comes Around
(“Stories From the Road…Stories of the Heart” is about the personal experiences of over 200 volunteer drivers across America and how the simple act of driving someone in need touches their own hearts) It’s hard to put it in one or two paragraphs how this driving has changed my life, but here goes. Riders, as you […]
Stories From the Road-The People I Meet
(“Stories From the Road…Stories of the Heart” is about the personal experiences of over 200 volunteer drivers across America and how the simple act of driving someone in need touches their own hearts) In the past four years I have had a variety of riders and a few recognizable names as I start to get assigned […]
Stories From the Road..In Memory of Mom
The best part of being a volunteer driver is being able to help the homebound elderly get to their medical appointments. Most do not have family close by or available to provide transportation to appointments. Regular visits to doctors are necessary for them tp maintain good health and allow them to continue to live independently. […]
Stories From The Road (cont) “Counting Cheerios”
Real stories by volunteer drivers, from the book “Stories From The Road…Stories Of The Heart” I received a request to go food shopping with a senior citizen who had previously relied on neighbors as she could not afford delivery. I found she was to weak to accompany me to the store and decided to establish a […]
Becoming a Family Caregiver
If caring for a family loved one is new for you or if you are experiencing the stresses of being a family caregiver, then this FREE community education forum is for you. You will learn: What being a caregiver is all about What being a caregiver means to the family The core values of being […]
8 Steps to Consider If You Are a Family Caregiver. Steps 4 & 5
Step 4. Facilitate conversations. Discussion about health conditions, finances, legal affairs, and end-of-life care are often difficult conversations at best, even among loving family members. But they are critical to understanding the needs and desires of our loved ones as they age, particularly if we become the guardian of those wishes. Timing and place are […]
