Volunteer Spotlight: Bob & Terry
Bob and Terry Roos wanted to make a meaningful impact and establish new routines during their retirement, so they kept an eye out for volunteer opportunities. One day, while at their local library, they saw a Help At Your Door poster, which instantly sparked their...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsey Johnson
Lindsey Johnson’s work schedule allowed some flexibility during certain times of the year, leading her to seek options for volunteering. She explains, “I wanted to find a way to fill that [free] time with something positive and productive, and Help At Your Door...
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
When discussing aging and cognitive health, dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often used interchangeably. Despite these terms being related, they have distinct meanings, and knowing the difference can help with finding helpful resources, understanding prognosis,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Varsha
As students start their summer break, Varsha, a high school math teacher, returns to her volunteer role as a personal driver with Help At Your Door. After learning about who we serve, she chose to donate her time to our nonprofit, reflecting, “Seniors have always held...
Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie
Help At Your Door offers a variety of volunteer opportunities—one in particular, Shopper, caught Maggie’s interest. She shares, “I’ve always enjoyed grocery shopping, and when I started looking at volunteer opportunities when I retired years ago, this one sounded very...
