Lend A Hand
of Boulder City , Nevada
400 Utah
702 294-2363
Fax 294-3090
Lend A Hand is a program
established in 1989 designed to help the elderly and chronically ill of Boulder
City, NV remain in their homes by providing a variety of services by
volunteers.
Services include staying with persons needing assistance so that their
caregivers can 'take a break' for rest and relaxation or to attend to personal
business.
Other services available are helping individuals by running errands, going
shopping, driving to medical appointments or by providing companion services in
the home. (Our volunteers do not provide home health care or housekeeping
services.)
To obtain services, simply call our office number 702 294-2363 and speak with
our social worker or leave a message stating your need(s). An initial
assessment meeting will be arranged to explain the details of the program.
Services are provided by trained volunteers who are assigned to you at the specific times requested. Our volunteers have basic knowledge in routine patient care, but their primary function is that of a companion. Geriatric Care Management is provided by a licensed professional social worker.
Clients are asked to contribute an amount that they can afford to help defray the program costs. The amounts are determined at the time of initial assessment and are adjusted as needed. No one is denied services because of inability to contribute. Statements of services rendered are sent out after the end of each month.
The program is incorporated and has tax exempt status. Donations and memorials are appreciated and are tax deductible. They are vital to keep this program going. Every penny goes to paying for client services.
Volunteering is ...
the heart of Lend A Hand
Staff
Cathie Lee Alderson is the Program Director.
Kathy Hendricks and Barbara Hughes are the Volunteer Coordinators.
Anita Greeley is the Office Manager
The volunteers are men and women of all ages who are residents of Boulder City, NV and who wish to help people in need of their services. They receive education and training before being assigned to help someone.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should call the Lend A Hand office at 702 294-2363 and make application.
Volunteer schedules and assignments are as flexible as desired by the volunteer.
Lend A Hand has wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches, shower seats, toilet rails, shower transfer seats, bedside commodes, toilet seat risers, etc. for loan.
You do not have to be a client to borrow the equipment.
The Lend A Hand offices are located in the St. Christopher's Center / Office and have been since the the very beginning of this organization in 1988 when St. Christopher's offered the use of office space for Lend A Hand.
The Lend A Hand Board of Trustees consists of members from various community churches and organizations, as well as members at large.
Churches Represented
Bethany Baptist Church
Christ Lutheran Church
Faith Christian Church
Grace Community Church
LDS Black Canyon Ward
St. Christopher's Episcoal Church
Community Organizations Represented
BC Home Health
Republican Women Club
Sunrise Rotary
D.O.E.S.
Community Club
Emergency Aid
PEO
Noon Rotary
If your church or organization wants to support Lend A Hand, please call the office as support is always needed.
We can use volunteers!
Call the office today if you can volunteer a few hours a week or a month to help our clients remain in their homes. Helping them get to medical appointments and shopping are some of the key things that are needed.
If you have computer skills or accounting skills and wish to volunteer at the office, please call and see if there are some positions or duties you can fill.
Who to Contact about this web page or Lend A Hand
Send mail to:
Lend
A Hand
(702) 294-2363
Lend A hand, Inc. does not discriminate due to race, religion, sex, national origin, or physical disability against any applicant for service
NAPIS web site http://www.aoa.gov/prof/agingnet/NAPIS/SPR/spr_reports.asp
Division of Aging Services (DAS) web site http://www.nvaging.net/
Administration on Aging Profiles of Older Americans
Free wheelchairs for those in need
http://www.wheelchairsfornevada.org/
www.beverlyfoundation.org
Lend A Hand is a member of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.
Last Updated 9/5/07