It is undeniable that Aging Ahead creates a ripple effect of support throughout its community. Living on the east coast, Lindsey and her husband Patrick felt helpless when their immobile mother and cognitively impaired sister and niece were suddenly without food assistance. A family member, living in the area, contracted COVID-19 and was unable to safely enter the house, leaving the vulnerable adults without a consistent way to get prepared meals and a daily wellness check. Lindsey called Aging Ahead for help.
Beth, the House Springs Kitchen Manager, enrolled the family in our Meals on Wheels program, and communicated frequently to Lindsey about meal deliveries. Beth called Lindsey prior to each meal delivery so that Lindsey could Facetime with her niece, walking her through the steps of opening the door and preparing the meals for the rest of the family.
Lindsey and Patrick were so grateful to Beth and Aging Ahead for their assistance, that they wanted to find a way give back and raise awareness. “We really don’t know what we would have done without Aging Ahead! We were so touched by the constant help and patience from Beth and the organization. She made a stressful situation as manageable as possible.” Patrick is a music producer, and they decided to create an online fundraiser featuring his music. All proceeds were donated to Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels program! “[Aging Ahead] helped save my family’s life when the situation was at its most dire. We wanted to return the favor in a big way.” Lindsey and Patrick’s online fundraiser raised $250 for the Aging Ahead Meals on Wheels program, providing 30 meals to vulnerable seniors in need. Donations to Aging Ahead help ensure that we continue to provide essential services to older adults in our area. If you would like to donate to Aging Ahead, please visit agingahead.org/donate/.
Support Highlights
- Meals on Wheels
- Wellness checks