FRIENDS IN NEED OF COMPANIONSHIP The “ Friends in Need of Companionship ” program started in 2017 . Over the years our Volunteers have met Resident ’ s needs such as , visiting a homebound person , playing cards / games , watching TV together , or just socializing with them . This gives a spouse or adult child respite time to go to a class , do grocery shopping , or take care of personal business , etc .
There is NO medical , hands-on-care provided by our volunteers , but only support and companionship ( Fact : Over 98 % of our volunteers have no medical background ). They are just caring individuals . The volunteering can be once a week , once a month , etc ., solely determined by the volunteer and their availability . We usually send out two volunteers for each visit and there can be multiple volunteers for each Resident to ensure coverage . Orientation is given to all volunteers .
There are Volunteers ready to help now , and we encourage you to take advantage of our program , if there is a need . Once assistance is requested , Nurse Coordinators will meet with the family to ensure that the volunteers can meet the need for Companionship for the Resident .
The “ REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ” form can be obtained from the Town Center Reception Office , Soleil Health & Fitness bulletin board or downloaded from the Pelican Preserve website under : Town Center > Center Documents > Miscellaneous Forms > Friends in Need of Companionship .
“ VOLUNTEER FORMS ” for our program can be obtained the same way . We hope you will consider being involved in this program , which fosters a sense of caring and support for everyone in our community . Our mantra is “ Pelican Preserve Residents helping other Pelican Preserve Residents in their time of need ”.
If you have any questions please contact one of the Nurse Committee Members : CC Carpenter 239-791-8106 Alma-Lynn Kamps 239-689-6660 Marilyn Richardson 765-215-4888
Blood Mobile Tuesday , December 13 9:00am - 3:00pm Brokke Center Driveway General time slots are every 30 minutes . Click
HERE to reserve your spot . Please indicate your time preference when registering . Questions about donating blood ? Call Lee Health Blood Center at ( 239 ) 343-2333 .
Donating blood improves your overall cardiovascular health . Increased levels of iron in the blood raises the chance of heart disease . Regularly donating blood helps men in particular to reduce the amount of iron in the blood . This can reduce the change of heart attack by 88 %. Additionally , regular blood donation can lower the risk of severe cardiovascular events such as stroke by 33 %. And you burn 650 calories !
Please help us make our goal of 30 units ! Did you know that one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood ? Spare an hour and donate .
Smiles for Caregivers
Smiles for Caregivers group has been valuable for Pelican Preserve Residents providing support for one another caring for loved ones . No One Is Alone , we are all here for one another . Group meets two times per month on Thursdays The first Thursday of the month will be dinner at Destinations at 5:30pm and our loved ones are encouraged to join us .
The third Thursday of the month is going to be Caregivers only meeting in Destinations for lunch at 12:00pm . The loved ones we care for are invited to stay with a volunteer . RSVP to maryanneh56 @ gmail . com .
PELICAN PRESERVE ' S LENDING CLOSET
Now Includes Child Care Needs and Medical Equipment When your grandchildren visit , do you wish you had a high chair or stroller to make the visit easier , but don ’ t want to buy one ? Do you have a temporary need for a wheelchair or crutches ? Look no further than the newly expanded Pelican Preserve Lending Closet ! Link to both the children ’ s items and medical items available can be found on the Pelican Preserve website under Activities & Events > Social Clubs > Lending Closet .
If you are interested in participating , please email PelicanPreserveLendingCloset @ gmail . com the following information : your name , address , email , phone number , indicate if you are a seasonal or full-time resident along with the items you have available to loan .