MedicalTransportation

Drivers take older adults to medical and therapy appointments.  Call at least three days before your medical or therapy appointment and we will try to find a driver for you.  Provide your name, address, and phone number; and the date, time and location of your appointment.

CompanionTransportation

Volunteers take older adults grocery and pharmacy shopping, to the bank, hairdresser, library, or other local destinations.  Call our office and let us know where and when you would like to do your errands.  Provide your name, address, and phone number and we will match you up with a volunteer.  The more flexible you can be in the time and locations, the easier it will be for us to satisfy your request.  If you need a ride to any of the Shepherd's Center activities call our office and we will try to find a ride for you.

FriendlyCallers

Volunteers make regular contact by phone with individuals, homebound or not, who enjoy friendly conversation.  If you would enjoy a phone call let us know and we will match you up with a friendly volunteer.

HandyHelpers

Volunteers perform minor home repairs to help keep the house safe and livable.  Examples of projects we can undertake are minor carpentry work, simple plumbing and electrical repairs, and small painting jobs.  If you need help with small maintenance projects, call our office and we will have one of our handy volunteers contact you to discuss your needs.  There is no labor charge but you must pay for all required materials.

ParishNurse

A registered nurse provides blood pressure screening, personal health counseling and education, and refers clients to appropriate community resources.  She also facilitates wellness of mind, body and spirit by developing a Wellness class for each Adventures in Learning (AIL) session.  Our nurse has completed formal Parish Nurse training at Shenandoah University.  She routinely takes blood pressure readings on Thursday at AIL and prior to Lunch n' Life programs.  She is available for health counseling and resource referral each Thursday during AIL sessions from noon-1pm in the Health and Wellness Center.  If you need advice or information on available community health resources call our office and we will have our nurse contact you.  She does not perform "hands on" procedures except for blood pressure screening and does not provide in-home care.

RecordKeeping Assistance

Volunteers provide instruction and assistance in setting up a filing system and understanding banking, health insurance, and tax documents.  They also supply referrals when the services of a professional are needed.  Contact our office if you need help and one of our volunteers will call you to determine the type of assistance you require.  We can help you set up a simple filing system for financial documents, balance your checkbook, reconcile bank statements, and pay monthly bills.  We also can help you make sense of health and tax documents, and provide advice on wills and powers of attorney.

SeniorNavigator

In September 2007 the Shepherd’s Center became an official site for the “SeniorNavigator”, a free online public resource that provides information about health and aging resources available to Virginians.   For additional information call our office.