Melanie Jacobson

SENIOR PEER PROGRAM MANAGER

Melanie is a Prescott native who returned to her hometown in 2003 to be close to her aging parents, her three sisters and their children. In 2022 Melanie joined Polara Health to become the manager of its Senior Peer Program, a volunteer-based community outreach to isolated seniors for companionship and friendship.

You can reach Melanie at 928-445-5211 Ext 2035 
m.jacobson@polarahealth.com

VOLUNTEERING

SUPPORT GROUPS

ABOUT SENIOR PEER

Peer Volunteers help other seniors identify ways that they can increase their social connections and improve their sense of meaning and purpose in their lives

Support Groups help seniors to develop connections by supporting each other through shared experiences and challenges. All groups are facilitated by a trained volunteer. 
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Our programs bring older adults together with one-to-one visits. Peer Volunteers help other seniors identify ways that they can increase their social connections and improve the sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.

SUPPORT GROUPS & CLASSES
All Support Groups are free, confidential and 
​facilitated by volunteers in the Quad-City area.

BLIND/LOW VISION
​SUPPORT GROUP

A safe and confidential place to share experiences living with low vision and how to navigate life with confidence and acceptance.

BLIND/LOW VISION CAREGIVER
​SUPPORT GROUP

For those caring for a vision-impaired loved one.  Learn strategies not only for the care of loved ones but also how to take care of oneself.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
​CLASS

Learn a secular practice  that helps to pay attention to current experiences and accept them without judgement.  Mindfulness is beneficial to our psychological and physical well-being.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SUPPORT GROUPS AND CLASSES.  TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL 
​MELANIE JACOBSON - SENIOR PEER PROGRAM MANAGER - 928-445-5211 Ext. 2035

WOMEN OF WISDOM

Meet with women for friendship and shared life experiences.

SENIOR MEN'S GROUP

Meet with like-minded men for friendship and shared life experiences.

GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP

Meet with others who have recently experienced a loss.  This group provides support and connection in a comfortable and confidential environment to share with others. 

Medication Dangers to Seniors

7 Habits of Happiness

Presentation about medication dangers to seniors with Connie Boston, Senior Peer Program, Polara Health - 2020
Thank you Dignity Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

7 Habits of Happiness with Connie Boston, Senior Peer Program, Polara Health - 2020
Thank you to Dignity Yavapai Regional Medical Center