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Parker's Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Program Offers Free Assistance to Family Caregivers and Opportunities for Volunteers

Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands is an innovative community program serving family caregivers in Queens County and Western Nassau County by connecting them with a circle of trained volunteers who provide an array of respite services.

Visit the Wiling Hearts, Helpful Hands website at www.willingheartshelpfulhands.org.

Providing Free Assistance to Family Caregivers

Whether you are a friend or a family member, caring for an older adult can be a challenge. The Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program is dedicated to easing the many burdens associated with being a caregiver of an older adult.

If you are a caregiver who could use some 'helpful hands' simply complete the Caregiver Application, or call the Caregiver HelpLine at (718) 289-2100, ext. 4980 to learn more.

Be a hero! Volunteer today!

Volunteering to help older adults and their families is a rewarding experience. The Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program is an opportunity for you to make a difference in your community by helping to ease the burdens of family caregivers of older adult loved ones.

If you would like to offer your 'helpful hands' simply complete the Volunteer Application, or call the VolunteerLine at (718) 289-2100, ext. 4980 to learn more.

For more information visit Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands at www.willingheartshelpfulhands.org

For more about this, contact:
Rachael Kaighin-Shields
718-289-2100, ext. 4980
Email: rkaighin-shields@parkerinstitute.org

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