Simply through listening and
interacting, college students can seek to better the lives of
the elderly. Eager to share their life stories, wisdom, and
vast experiences, senior citizens of all areas can benefit from
basic interaction. You can make a difference in someone’s
world by helping out at a nursing home or senior center. There
are nursing or retirement homes in almost every community, and
there are probably elderly adults living in your neighborhood
who may want a helping hand or a smiling companion. Here are
some organizations that work with the elderly.
Adult Health and Development Program
UM Campus, MD (301) 405-2528
Contact: Dr. Dan Leviton, dleviton@umd.edu
http://www.ahdp.org
An intergenerational and multicultural health promotion and
rehabilitation program that meets on Saturday mornings for 11
sessions each semester.
Almost Family Specialized Adult Day Care
Elkridge, MD (410) 799-1228
Contact: Ronnie Miller, info@afam-inc.com
http://www.almost-family.com
Provides a choice for seniors to living independently in the
community. Offers activities for cognitive and physical stimulation
and socialization.
Alzheimer's Association: National Capital Area
Fairfax, VA (703) 359-4440
Contact: Carolyn Thomas, carolyn.Thomas@alz.org
http://www.alz-nca.org
Serves persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related
disorders, their families, caregivers, professionals, and
the local community through support, counseling, information,
referrals, education, advocacy, and research.
Christmas in April
Clinton, MD (301) 868-0937
Contact: Mary Kucharski, CinAPG@aol.com
http://www.christmasinapril.org
Dedicated to assisting elderly low-income and disabled homeowners
with warmth, safety, independence, and dignity through home
repair and rehabilitation services.
Crescent Cities Center
Riverdale, MD (301) 699-2000
http://www.ci.riverdale-park.md.us/news/crierissues/i0012/volunteercrescent.html
http://www.seniornetwork.org
Long-term care nursing facility, providing assisted living
and rehabilitation.
Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center
Washington, DC (202) 347-7527
Contact: Thomye Cave, clustersdc@aol.com
A community-based, non-residential day center, which provides
therapeutic care and supportive services for frail, at-risk,
functionally impaired District residents 60 years of age or
older.
Emmaus Services for the Aging
Washington, DC (202) 745-1200
Contact: Peggy Parker, EmmausDC@aol.com
Builds bridges between frail and isolated senior citizens
and the world around them. Volunteers assist with daily phone
calls, friendly visits, shopping, and home chores. Training
and
supervision of volunteers is provided.
Eofula Spanish Senior Center
Washington, DC (202) 483-5800
Contact: Angel Luis Irene, eofula@hotmail.com
http://www.eofula.org
Serves Hispanic elderly by providing a wide variety of services
such as counseling, housing and employment assistance, and
recreational activities.
Family Services Agency, Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD (301) 840-3203
Contact: Stephanie Cockrum, cockrums@familyservicesagency.org
Operates several community outreach programs in Gaithersburg
to individuals, couples, children, teens, elderly, and people
who are mentally ill.
Greenbelt Adult Care Center
Greenbelt, MD (301) 507-6590
Contact: Darrell Wesley
An alternative to a nursing home - participants live at home
and come to the center between 7am and 6pm Monday through
Friday, and Saturday between 8am and 5pm to enjoy games, crafts,
food, and fellowship.
Hillhaven Nursing Center, Inc.
Adelphi, MD (301) 937-3939
Contact: Annette Hunn, Jaquelynn Tintle
The 62-bed assisted-living facility next to the nursing home
needs volunteers to provide friendly visits as well as music,
spiritual, and educational programs.
Home Care Partners
Washington, DC (202) 638-2382
Contact: A. Sharon Forrest
http://www.dcoa.dc.gov/dcoa/cwp/view,a,3,q,523617.asp
Provides ill seniors with homemakers who perform necessary
daily activities, to help them remain independent in their
homes. Duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping,
help with bathing/grooming, and assistance with exercises.
Iona Senior Services
Washington, DC (202) 895-9425
Contact: Alena Biagas, Abiagas@iona.org
http://www.iona.org
IONA Senior Services works with area seniors to help them
retain independence. Volunteers visit homebound elderly, work
with programs, advocate for seniors, shop for groceries, and
accompany seniors to appointments.
Jewish Council for the Aging
Rockville, MD (301) 255-4242
Contact: Bonnie Boswell, bboswell@jcagw.org
http://www.jcagw.org
To help older people remain in the homes of their choice and
in life’s mainstream as long and as independently as
possible. Multiple volunteer sites available in Rockville,
Gaithersburg, and Bethesda, Maryland, D.C., and Springfield,
Virginia.
Kensington Park Senior Living
Kensington, MD (301) 946-7700, x6020
Contact: Kathy Ward, kward@kensingtonretirement.com
http://www.kensingtonretirement.com
Includes 61 independent living apartments and 140 assisted
living apartments for those residents who need assistance
with some clinical aspects of daily living. Addresses all
aspects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease within an
assisted-living setting.
Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
Rockville, MD (301) 424-0656 ext. 130
Contact: Lauren Kuhn Hochman, info@mhamc.org
http://www.mhamc.org
Provides advocacy and education on mental health issues. Also
provides direct service programs for children, teens, families,
and the elderly.
Randolph Hills Nursing Center
Wheaton, MD (301) 933-2500 x 121
http://www.randolphhills.com
Nursing home care for elderly individuals to enhance quality
of life. Adult day care center provides services to adult
individuals who lie at home with their families and cannot
be left alone.
Rebuilding Together
Washington, D.C. (202) 483-9083
Contact: Kimberly Hamilton kim_hamilton@rebuildingtogether.org
http://www.rebuildingtogetherdc.org
Repairs/rehabilitates homes of elderly, disabled, and other
low-income homeowners on Saturdays in April.
Senior Citizens Counseling and Delivery Service
Washington, DC (202) 678-2800
Contact: Concha Johnson, info@sccds.net
http://www.sccds.net
A multi-purpose senior community center that provides meals,
activities, transportation, trips, emergency food and clothing,
and many other programs for the senior community.
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