Sheltering Arms Senior Services - 3838 Aberdeen Way - Houston, Texas 77025

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KBR's Robin Gresham (center standing) serves as Telephone Reassurance volunteer to Joseph R. (far right, standing) and his wife Lorene (seated), brightening their day with her thoughtful calls. Gresham and her family recently visited the couple. Telephone Reassurance Telephone Reassurance gives peace of mind to seniors who live alone. The program provides a daily, safety-check phone call, Monday through Friday. Each senior is assigned a trained volunteer who makes the daily call at a designated time agreed upon by each party. If calls remain unanswered, a procedure is implemented by Sheltering Arms Senior Services staff to locate the client and make sure he or she is safe. These daily calls offer a sense of security and support seniors in their choice to remain living independently. Register for the program by calling 713-685-6577. Clients Share The Importance of These Calls "I felt totally invisible prior to receiving these calls."  "I was terrified every day that something would happen to me and my pets would be abandoned."   "That little call says everything is okay in the world - somebody knows where I am." "With no family left of my own, the volunteer lifts my spirits and helps me cope with my illness and daily life." "It makes me feel safe and cared about." "It gives me contact with the outside world." "Makes me feel better the rest of the day!" "She helped me when I was sick and didn't want to get up.  She boosted my spirits.  Thank you!"   Interested in becoming a Telephone Reassurance Volunteer?   Printer Friendly Format    Send to a friend   Sheltering Arms Senior Services 3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, Texas 77025 Main Number & Donations 713-956-1888 |  Request Services 713-685-6577 info@shelteringarms.org services | donate | volunteer | event calendar | contact | about us | employment | directions Promoting the dignity and independence of older adults through service, advocacy, and support for caregivers. Notice of Privacy Practices: Sheltering Arms Senior Services has established policies and procedures to guard against unnecessary disclosure of your protected health information as defined in the Privacy Rule of the Administrative Simplication provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. To obtain a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices, please email the Privacy Official at info@shelteringarms.org     © 2008, Sheltering Arms Senior Services. All rights reserved.