SENIOR PEER PROGRAMCREATING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
The Senior Peer Program strives to improve the well-being of seniors by providing increased social connections with their peers. Fostering relationships among seniors can help prevent significant mental health problems such as major depression and debilitating anxiety.
928-445-5211, ext 2035 |
Melanie JacobsonSENIOR PEER PROGRAM MANAGERMelanie 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
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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.
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SUPPORT GROUPS & CLASSES
All Support Groups are free, confidential and
facilitated by volunteers in the Quad-City area.
BLIND/LOW VISION
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BLIND/LOW VISION CAREGIVER
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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
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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
MELANIE JACOBSON - SENIOR PEER PROGRAM MANAGER - 928-445-5211 Ext. 2035
WOMEN OF WISDOMMeet with women for friendship and shared life experiences.
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SENIOR MEN'S GROUPMeet with like-minded men for friendship and shared life experiences.
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GRIEF AND LOSS GROUPMeet with others who have recently experienced a loss. This group provides support and connection in a comfortable and confidential environment to share with others.
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Medication Dangers to Seniors |
7 Habits of Happiness |
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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 |