CUMC Senior Adult Ministry Programs

Senior Adult Ministry

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Did You Know??

That we have a medical loan closet with walkers, wheelchairs, bath benches, commodes available for lending to anyone who needs it?

That we have a SMILE program of friendly visitation to those who are homebound and that we would love to have more volunteers?

That we have forms for Living Wills, Durable or Medical Powers of Attorney, orange Pre-hospital directives?

That we have pamphlets, brochures and other information about most assisted living facilities, retirement communities and many adult care homes? We also have lists of nursing homes and home health agencies that can provide help in the home.

That we have a Telecare program that will call you on a daily basis if you live alone and would like someone to check up on you every day?

S.M.I.L.E. - Simple Meetings Involving Likeable Elders
Provide opportunities for individuals, families, Sunday School classes, Day School classes, etc. to minister to homebound congregation members. This might be in their homes, in an Adult Care Home, Assisted Living Facility, or Nursing Home. The ultimate goal of this program is to reduce the sense of isolation from the church that many older homebound members feel. People in this ministry will "adopt" homebound CUMC members, having some contact with them 3-4 times a month. The contact can be through phone calls, cards, or in-home visits, short or long. It will be an opportunity for you to help reduce the isolation of many church members as well as to learn from their wisdom.

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Provide information about services available in Tucson to older people: Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Care Homes, Home Care Agencies, Long Term Care, Living Wills, Nursing Homes. Maintain a bulletin board and literature rack with current information and upcoming events.

IN-HOME VISITS
At your home, adult care home, assisted living facility or nursing home. To "check-in", bring communion, share devotions or deal with a specific situation. Will be expanding this by recruiting volunteers.

CONSULTATION
Available to discuss your situation, making recommendations, coordinate plans with family members.

JOINT PROJECTS WITH YOUTH, CHILDREN
Singing and visitation in nursing homes, adult care homes; chores, work projects.

EDUCATION: GROUPS, SEMINARS, ETC
Will make presentations to any group. Workshops, reading groups, discussion groups, support groups focusing on issues and concerns of older congregation members and their families.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET
Wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, canes, and more available on a short or long-term basis.

TELECARE
Volunteer members of our congregation make daily telephone calls to homebound and lonely individuals throughout the community, making sure they're all right and providing support.

PROBLEM-SOLVING ASSISTANCE
Will help deal with problems with agencies, Medicare, etc. Will help apply for long-term care, arrange for transportation, apply to other programs.