Volunteering to Help Seniors Brings Spiritual and Psychological Rewards

“Time is precious, every moment dear.“ says Dr. Patel.  Every moment saved is a moment gained.

Sometimes it is not convenient to drive and wait for a doctor’s visit when you can connect with the doctor so easily. 

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Let’s have a heart-to-heart about video telehealth—a lifeline that bridges the gap between your healthcare providers, you and your well-being.

A trip to the doctor’s office isn’t always the most convenient option, but don't worry, video telehealth visits have you covered.

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Sometimes it is not convenient to drive and wait for a doctor’s visit when you can connect with the doctor so easily.

Money spent on transportation and gasoline used for driving and spending time in traffic can be saved and added to the money you spend on yourself.

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Adding to your purchasing power means more support for daily living.

The Veggie Bunch provides for reduced grocery bills and support for unexpected monthly expenses - and adds to your purchasing power.

Tired of waiting for your doctor or his staff to call you back?

Meet Kimberly. Wait no longer.

Communicating with Kimberly through Spruce will give you more control over your health and your ability to ask questions or send an appointment or medication refill request at any time of the day or night, even while you are in your 'jammies!

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The Spruce Secure Patient Communications Portal includes Text Messaging, Secure Messaging and two-way video telehealth visits.

And it's FREE!

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Let's start with the understanding that only about 20% of your health is due to the health care you receive. The other 60% to 80% is due to other factors.

That is where Healthcare Comes Home and joining the Veggie Bunch come in. It is more than just healthcare and more than just vegetables!

Together they are help with those other factors such as support for daily living and how much money you have left at the end of the month.

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Beneath the surface of everyday life lies a story waiting to be uncovered.

Tell us a little bit about yourself. We are here to talk about your health.

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Let's start with the understanding that only about 20% of your health is due to the health care you receive. The other 60% to 80% is due to other factors.

Whether it's access to nutritious food, safe housing, medications, or regular medical appointments, these factors contribute to better overall health outcomes.

By joining the Veggie Bunch, Seniors are not only ensured that they will have access to nutritious food.

When Seniors join the Veggie Bunch it can also provide support for daily living and help with satisfying their basic human needs - by reducing their monthly expenses, allowing them to allocate their limited income to other essential needs.

If getting involved with the “Veggie Bunch” sounds like a wonderful idea, how can you get involved? 

For seniors with chronic conditions it sometimes feels like a new beginning when they are able to work with volunteers and local resources and lower their monthly expenses -  increasing their monthly purchasing power.

Apply to become a Volunteer.

There are numerous resources available to support seniors in various aspects of their lives.

And volunteers can offer to help Seniors navigate the range of free services and resources that are often somewhat complex and may need a steady hand - someone able to work through a process.

For a senior person to remain independent, there may be a need for caregiving.

Volunteers can provide simple caregiving such as companionship, socialization, help with transportation to grocery stores pharmacies and medical appointments, light housekeeping, and helping seniors take their medications.

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Yes, family members can be paid for acting as caregivers for a senior person. There are several programs and options available, depending on the state and specific circumstances.

Michigan allows family members to be paid as caregivers for a senior person through several programs.

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Working as a volunteer Caregiver and helping Seniors navigate available services will add hope and richness to their lives.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering to be a Caregiver to a Senior, there are some steps you can take to find volunteer Caregiving support through churches and other organizations:

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The Veggie Bunch means reduced grocery bills and support for unexpected monthly expenses - and it can add to your purchasing power each month.

Reducing expenses and finding cost-effective solutions are essential strategies for managing your monthly expenses and adding to the money that is available for extra unplanned expenses and savings toward your goals such as rent, travel and helping your family.