Partner Agency - A Story of Success
An elderly lady has lived over 20 years in a nursing home estranged from her
family who live out of state has been matched with a volunteer guardian to help make
medical decisions and advocate for quality of care each day. Another elderly lady who
has no family becomes very ill. Her volunteer guardian, Judy, asks the nursing staff,
"Please call me day or night, I don't want Dorothy to die alone." Judy was called two
week later as Dorothy's condition drastically declined. Judy sat with Dorothy for hours
in the middle of the night praying and holding her hand until she peacefully passed away.
These are just two examples of how volunteer guardians, like Judy, are needed to act
and make decisions when no one else will. Judy has been avolunteer guardian for five years.
Recently, she was hnored as a 2007 Outstanding Senior Volunteer honorable mention winner from
Medical Mutual of Ohio at their Statewide Outstanding Senior Volunteer Annual Awards luncheon
in October. The award salutes senior volunteers like Judy who act in a selfless, caring manner
and are committed to enhancing the quality of the lives of those around them. If you would like
to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact VGP at 440-934-3613.
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June 11, 2008 - Day of Caring Pick a Project Meeting
June 21, 2008 - National Day of Action
August 15, 2008 - 2008 Campaign Celebration Kick-off
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