The Caring Place

Caring Place Brochure:

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Caring Place Arizona Blog Website

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Caring Place Facebook Link

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Upcoming Programs:

• Entertainment - The Harp Foundation - Thursday November 17, 2011, at Blessed Sacrament  - see flyer
• Steve Tellez - Thursday, January 26, 2012, Tax Law for Seniors at St. Patrick's Parish
• Hawaiian Dancers Program - Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Blessed Sacrament Parish
• Bishop Nevares- Thursday, March 22, 2012, at St. Joan of Arc Parish
• The Caring Place/The New Faces Partnership 1st Annual Information Expo - Thursday, April 26, 2012; 9:30AM - 1;30PM - at Blessed Sacrament Parish; click here for more info; click here for exhibitor registration form.
• Caring Place Advisory Board Annual Retreat - May 10, 2012 at St. Patrick's Parish

Prior Programs/Information:

• Home Improvement Services: Scottsdale Minor Emergency Program click here for more information.
• Fall Prevention:  Click here
• Home Safety Checklist: Click here.
• Social Security:  Jim Pavletich, Public Information Officer of the Phoenix AZ Social Security Office, presenter.
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  • Click here for Handout

Founded in February 2004, The Caring Place is a partnership of faith communities offering social, educational and spiritual support in a caring and healing environment to all seniors, adults with special needs and their families.

Both active seniors, caregivers, and those in need of the assistance will find true community, encouragement, educational opportunities and practical services through The Caring Place.

Key aspects of The Caring Place partnership are:

• Exceptional learning events and social opportunities
• Volunteer, outreach and advocacy opportunities
• Resource information and service referrals to community care services
• Community networking
• Catholic spiritual guidance

The Caring Place is a faith-based partnership of the Roman Catholic Communities of the Community of the Blessed Sacrament—Scottsdale, St. Patrick Catholic Community—Scottsdale and St. Joan of Arc—Northeast Phoenix.

The Caring Place collaborates with supporting organizations, such as, Foundation for Senior Living, Duet Partners in Health & Aging, and Healing Through the Body of Christ Cancer Ministry. These organizations provide volunteer training, professional assessments of needs, and services to homebound adults, caregivers and faith communitiesI

If you are interested in serving on The Caring Place's Advisory Board, contact Dr. Honora Norton, Parish manager at 480-948-8370, X223.

To Volunteer, please refer to DUET Partners in Health & Aging for volunteer required training (2.5 hour session includes training, fingerprinting, background and reference check) and subsequent assignment to assist seniors living near our parish.  All parishioners wishing to volunteer with homebound adults or wishing to share their expertise must complete the training provided by DUET and be assigned by DUET.  Click here to learn more. 

Following are homebouond services offerred by DUET; additionally, these are volunteer opportunities one may choose.

• Grocery shopping “For” or “With” someone to grocery store, 1x per week

• Transportation escort someone to: i.e. medical appointment, church service - 1x per week

• Friendly visiting 1 visit per week for about 1 hour

• Friendly phoning 2 or 3 phone calls per week, 10 minute conversations

• Paperwork Assistance Sort mail, bill paying, insurance forms, etc. 1x per week/month

• Handyman Services Minor home repairs, completed in 1 or 2 visits

• Respite Assistance Break for caregiver; companion to homebound person; 1x week, no hands-on care

• Computer Assistance Teach homebound seniors basic email, internet skills; 1x week, 1 – 2 hours, 12 weeks

Click here for contact information of partnering parishes and supporting organizations.

Resouce Links

• Community Resources - Great Sites to Bookmark for just about any need.
• DUET Partners in Health & Aging - Homebound Services and Volunteering
• Foundation for Senior Living - Summary of Services provided at Scottsdale's Adult Day Health Services Center
• Foundation for Senior Living - Home Page
• Foundation for Senior Living - Facebook - FSL Cares
• Senior Drivers - AAA Senior Drivers 
• Caregiver Guide to Senior Health Issues
• Caregiver Guide for Special Needs
• Teaching Your Children About Peers with Special Needs
• Summer Safety Tips
• Special Needs Care
• Special Needs Care - Scottsdale
• Senior Care
• Senior Care - Scottsdale
• Local Senior Transportation with a Heart
• Scottsdale Care.com

Participation Disclaimer:

Participation in Caring Place Programs and/or Information Expo(s) is not a Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish Scottsdale and/or parish staff endorsement of products, services, character or reputation of participating proprietors, business owners and/or organizations. The above links are merely for information-only, the parish nor The Caring Place are endorsing any of these services and/or information provided.

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