Derby City Hall, Derby Senior Center, and the Derby Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 due to weather conditions.
Be safe.
This is a press release from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo.
Monday, February 12, 2024
Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks volunteers to help with elderly patients
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| Griffin Hospital in Derby is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients./ Contributed photo |
DERBY - The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients.
Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay.
HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care program that provides important connections between volunteers and patients, including meal time assistance, daily orientation, therapeutic activities, walking and exercise, to help patients maintain their optimal level of well-being.
HELP volunteers also work in partnership with the doctors and Nursing staff to highlight issues specific to geriatric care and to provide education to patients and their families.
Anyone 18 years and older is eligible to volunteer for HELP. No previous medical experience is required, and training and supervision are provided.
Volunteers are required to give a minimum six-month commitment of one four-hour shift per week. The program is most needed on weekdays from 4-8 p.m. Limited day shifts are also available.
College students looking to enter the medical field are encouraged to apply as this opportunity will provide hands-on patient care experience. College scholarship incentives are also available.
To apply or for more information, call 203-732-1553.
For more information about volunteering at Griffin Hospital, visit griffinhealth.org/volunteer.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Registration open for A Pink Night to Remember
You're Invited to A Pink Night to Remember!
Register now at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event...
This is shared from Seymour Pink's Facebook page.
Ansonia First United Methodist Church to hold Ash Wednesday service
ANSONIA - First United Methodist Church will hold a worship service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. It will include disposition of ashes.
The church is at 47 Franklin St.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Snow forecast for Tuesday cancels Paczki eating contest in Ansonia
"Due to the impending snow storm, sadly, the PACZKI eating contest tomorrow has been cancelled."
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