- Organization
- FriendshipWorkI
Medical Escorts
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Boston, MA
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
105 Chauncy St, Boston, MA 02111
About this Opportunity
FriendshipWorks addresses the social isolation and loneliness that many older adults experience. Caring Medical Escorts offer companionship and support to and from their medical appointments and receive the healthcare they need with.comfort, reassurance, and mobility/navigation assistance. Elders in Boston, Brookline and Newton (60+ years of age, or 55+ for those with vision or hearing impairments) can enjoy this companionship beginning inside the home and continuing to the doctor’s office and appointment room, and ending with a safe return back inside the home.The older adult arranges transportation. With a Medical Escort,older adults can enjoy companionship and support to and from their medical appointments and receive the healthcare they need. This provides them whatever support they need to obtain the treatment they need safely and without worries.
Skills/Interests
- Health Professional
Issue area
- Civil Rights
- Community Strengthening
- Health & Wellness
- Public Safety
- Seniors
Contact Information
- Kelley Ready
- [email protected]
