Home Instead, 14621 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, and other franchise owners took part in the three year celebration and food donation drive.
(Home Instead/submitted photo)
Vicki Castleman, Home Instead owner and Julie Ash, community outreach for Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, pack up the food donations left by community partners.
It has been three years since new franchise owners began serving seniors in the Sun Cities.
Home Instead, 14621 N. Dell Webb Blvd. Sun City, held a food drive while sharing resources for seniors at the Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd Ave, Sun City. This includes services and activities that help improve the nutritional choices seniors are making and help to promote healthy living.
Community partners are key to the success of both Banner Olive Branch Senior Center and Home Instead, according to Julie Ash, community outreach representative. Seniors can visit the senior center and pick up needed food from the pantry or take part in the delivered meal program, if individuals meet the qualifications.
Topic Tuesdays are also a resource offered through Home Instead and Vicki Castleman, Home Instead owner, said the events focus on both resources for residents and bring in leading experts.
“Our whole focus here at Home Instead is helping people remain independent for as long as possible wherever they call home,” Castleman said.
Anything from safety and companionship to advanced dementia support, as well as customized plans for individuals.
Home Instead is considered a non-medical solution and services including a plan to care and the agency hires the caregivers, sets up scheduling, and takes the burden off the families. However, Castleman said 10%-15% are individuals have a long term care policy and that will cover services.
“We are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to taking care of the seniors, and partnering if Banner Olive Branch Senior Center to help with nutritional services is just one way we can all work together,” she said.
Visit https://www.homeinstead.com/location/817.
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In 2020, Jennifer Jimenez began working for Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA. She began her career as a sports reporter in Peoria and Glendale, covering the very same schools she used to compete at. During this time, she also worked for television news, magazines and sports radio stations.
Community: Jennifer is a member of the Hall of Fame at Peoria High School where she graduated in 2001, alongside her father Joe Hernandez. She serves youth soccer players as a pro-trainer and coach.
Education: Grand Canyon University 2005 B.A. Liberal Arts
Ranom Fact: She has a street named after her in south Peoria “Jennifer Rose Court.”
Hobbies: Country dancing, coaching soccer, teaching private swim lessons and running are things she does for fun.
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