Website created in Oct., 2012 by Georgie Lynch using Serif WebPlus.
Updated by Jackie Gilligan May 15, 2017 (pickleballscoops@gmail.com)
Four months ago, a small inconspicuous group of 5 men and 7 women met with the goal of forming a support network of friendly and caring people to aid the needs of the ever-growing pickleball community. As they want to assist in any way they can to make life easier for the pickleball players and their family members, following are a few suggestions.
1. Get well, sympathy, and thinking of you cards and phone calls.
2. Going through
complicated paperwork associated with Medicare and other bills and insurances.
3.
Advice on alternative living accommodations such as independent, assistive living
and nursing homes.
4. Letters that need to be written.
5. Providing meals.
6. Respite for caregivers.
7. Light odd jobs such as installing
grab bars in showers, lawn work, woodworking, plumbing, and moving furniture to accommodate
hospital beds and wheelchairs.
8. Rides to and from appointments and procedures.
9. Loan of DME's (durable medical equipment) wheelchair, walker, sock pull, canes, etc.
10. Just being a friendly, supportive and caring ear by phone, hospital and home
visits.
If you feel that you or someone else could use a little of this help, please
notify Pickleball Ken with helpful information such as name, phone numbers and e-mail
address. Of course, all contacts are kept confidential.
In the meantime, please know
that people in néed will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Your Pickleball
Caring Hearts
Caring Hearts