Community Health Promotion

Volunteers provide rides to medical appointments for older adults.

Volunteers match with older adults for in-home visits, calls, or letter writing to provide companionship.

Volunteers help with light housework such as laundry or trash removal and some seasonal outdoor work like raking or snow removal.

Volunteers assist with grocery shopping, including transportation, in-store help, and grocery delivery.

Packing and delivering food from local food shelves and providing grocery gift cards to eligible older adults.

In-home technology assistance by volunteers, 1:1 Tech Clinics, and technology education classes.

Help seniors connect with programs, services, and assistance to maintain independence.

Support, education, and volunteer-provided respite for people caring for older adults.

Nurse visits in the home including blood pressure screening, health assessment, fall assessment, vision assessment, health information, and referrals.

In-home nail trimming, lotion, massage, foot soaks, and foot health assessment provided by a local foot care partner.

Community clinics staffed by a nurse offering screenings and health information.

Monthly gatherings featuring health presentations and social activities for seniors.

Peer support group focused on managing and living with diabetes.

Support group for seniors managing chronic health conditions.

Distribution of culturally appropriate food boxes and personal care items, translation assistance, blood pressure checks, and health screenings at Somali senior centers.

Measurement of blood pressure provided during in-home nurse visits and outreach clinics.

General health evaluation conducted by nurses in the home.

Evaluation of home safety and fall risk during in-home nurse visits.

Basic vision screening provided by a nurse during in-home visits.

Evaluation of foot health provided as part of the foot care service.

General health screenings offered at community events and Somali Elder outreach.