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Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association |
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10740 - 19 Avenue Edmonton, AB. T6J 6W9 | |
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Contact: Doreen Armstrong - Director | |
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Phone: (780) 450-2113 Fax: (780) | |
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Email: lhhsa@telus.net or hdoreen2002@yahoo.ca | |
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Hours of Operation: M-F 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Membership Requirements: Number of Members
$10 single, $15 couple per year
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Services Provided:
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Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association is a registered, non-profit society whose purpose is to assist southwest Edmonton seniors in remaining independent in their own homes as long as possible. The Association provides volunteer drivers to help seniors reach doctors’ offices, clinics, hair appointments, social outings and shopping when other means of transportation do not suit the senior’s need.
Seniors requesting rides purchase tickets from the Association office for $6.00 (which entitle them to an hour and a half of the driver’s time). Volunteer drivers require police security checks and proof of insurance coverage. Driver volunteers select times when they are available and receive an honorarium towards gas. In 2004, 322 round trips were provided; 459 round trips were provided in the first eight months of 2005.
Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association also maintains a registry of screened service providers (approximately fifteen) for snow removal, yard work, odd jobs, and housework. Seniors requiring assistance receive the names and telephone numbers of approved service providers and contract directly with them for services needed. All service providers have undergone a security check.
Services may be accessed in person (4069 106 Street) or by phone (450-2113). Office hours are from 11:00 A.M. t0 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (or leave a message).
Office volunteers, volunteer drivers, and one part-time paid employee provide the services of Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association. Office volunteers work two hours each week. A volunteer Board of seven governs the Association.
Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association also holds Spring and Fall teas for its 150 clients. |