Sometimes we encounter special people in our lives that continue to stay with us even after they’re gone. David, a Community Options & Services Specialist, remembers Bob this way.
Bob was legally blind, living alone, and had no familial support of any kind. He began receiving Meals on Wheels when he was 80, and the volunteers who delivered his meals also began to assist him with grocery shopping, yard work, and taking him to the bank. Bob shared that he was without a regular income and only living off the limited monthly interest that a few CDs generated. Cindy, a fellow COS Specialist, completed an application for the Blind Pension Fund which Bob was eligible to receive. The application was approved, and Bob began receiving a monthly income! Bob became less stressed about financial struggles and began to see improvements in his quality of life.
Bob continued to count on Aging Ahead for assistance. When he needed someone to repair his furnace, he called the Agency to have them contact someone for repairs. When he got sick, it was through daily wellness checks from the meal delivery team to call and get him the medical attention he needed. After a hospital stay, he was back home thriving once again.
David notes that Bob had a great sense of humor, and always had a “joke of the day” ready to go. During a visit, David remembers Bob saying, “You know. You don’t always get to pick your family, but sometimes they seem to find you anyway.” Aging Ahead is honored to have been a part of Bob’s family for 8 years until he passed. David says he thinks of Bob often, and always finds himself smiling at the memories.
Support Highlights
- Community Options & Services
- Case Management
- Meals on Wheels
- Daily Wellness Checks
- Blind Pension Fund program
- Volunteer Support
If you would like to donate or volunteer to support Aging Ahead and critical programs like Meals on Wheels. Thank you!