Foothills Caring Corps Inc

Home mobility equipment is available to Neighbors and community members to borrow as needed at no cost! We accept donations of the following new and gently used home mobility equipment:
- Wheelchairs
- Transfer chairs
- Aluminum walkers
- Wheeled walkers
- Canes
- Shower chairs
- Tub transfer benches
- Toilet risers
- Commodes with buckets
- Knee scooters
- Crutches
- Bed rails
- Grabbers
- Ramps
- Baskets & bags for walkers

Volunteers provide transportation for Neighbors to and from doctor's appointments such as dialysis, cancer treatment, other medical or dental appointment, or physical/ occupational therapy. Neighbors must call at least ten (10) days in advance to provide the date, time, and location of their appointment. If needed, Neighbors who require a handicap-accessible vehicle will be transported in one of Foothills Caring Corps' vans.

Group transportation is provided to social outings, exercise classes, lunch, shopping, and community events. Neighbors are picked up from their homes, transported to the event, then dropped back off at home after the conclusion of the event. Neighbors must be able to enter and exit a vehicle with little to no assistance.

Volunteers assist with or provide grocery shopping for Neighbors. If a Neighbor is mobile and wishes to participate in the shopping excursion, the Volunteer will assist with transportation to and from the grocery store. Alternatively, a Neighbor can provide a shopping list to a Volunteer who will do their shopping on their behalf and drop groceries off at a Neighbor's home.

Volunteers spend consistent and ongoing quality time building a friendship with a Neighbor. Volunteer visits may include chatting, playing games, hobbies, or traveling to social outings for coffee or lunch. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now offer friendly phoning to check in on our Neighbors and ensure that they are okay.

Volunteers with pets that are certified with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs program share a sense of healing, security, and unconditional love with a Neighbor. Pet visits last up to one hour in a Neighbor's home.

Volunteer spends quality time with a Neighbor, allowing their primary caregiver to take a break or run errands. Visits may include chatting, playing games, or other hobbies.

Volunteer handyperson aids with minor home repairs such as changing lightbulbs, air filters and or smoke alarms. Neighbor is responsible for purchasing parts or supplies needed.

Limited service for Neighbors with minor knowledge or experience with electronic devices and or the internet. Volunteer may assist with creating an email account, placing online shopping orders, or adding events to an online calendar with reminders. Minor troubleshooting for computers, phones, televisions, and tablet devices may be available. Volunteer may not assist with any sensitive information, including but not limited to account information, passwords, finances, or health history.