In addition, Sunrise features a program called Reminiscence, for residents with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments. Home is offered to people who need support to remain independent at home and out of a long-term care facility. Services include help with bathing, cleaning, cooking, dressing, driving and shopping, running errands, and even providing companionship. Call 762-8958 for more information. See above for details.
Volunteers are an integral part of a hospice program.
Mid-Fairfield Hospice offers volunteer training courses at least twice each year. Volunteers may choose to work with patients and families, or may help in many other ways. Call Suzanne Van Vechten, director of social services, at 834-6238. Call to find out when the next blood drive will be. A person must be 17 or older and over 110 pounds.