Program areas at Villages Medical Auxiliary
Contractual Social Worker - The Villages Medical Auxiliary contracted with an outside agency for a Resident Services Coordinator to assist residents to ensure they are linked to supportive services they need to continue to live independently, safely, and comfortably as possible. From July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the Resident Services Coordinator assisted approximately 699 residents with services that include advocacy, family support, general information and referral to health care services, homemaker, isolation intervention, legal assistance, mental health services, outreach, transfer to alternative housing or hospital, transportation, and other.
Lending Medical Equipment - For the period, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, The Villages Medical Auxiliary purchased medical equipment and loaned to residents without charge. Equipment such as wheelchair, knee scooter, transport chair, wheel walker, etc. were delivered to residents' homes and picked up when finished, except for the commode. Approximately 1,286 residents were served under this program during this fiscal year.
Health Program - For the period, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, The Villages Medical Auxiliary's Health Program offered workshops on healthy living, support groups for caregivers of those with memory loss, grief, Parkinson's caregivers. Sponsored and coordinated the administration of flu shots to residents. In April 2023, The Villages Medical Auxiliary held a free Health Festival that was attended by approximately 800 residents. There were 40 exhibitors, 16 presentations on wellness, and approximately 20 booths of various organizations within the Villages.
Other Programs: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM - For the period, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, The Villages Medical Auxiliary donated cash to several 501(c)(3) organizations that provide food, shelter, clothing, training to unhoused and impoverished individuals and families, as well as organization that provide clothing and other resources needed by victims of sexual abuse. Collected donations and purchased articles distributed to various homeless encampments in the Santa Clara County. Articles include rain ponchos, hooded sweatshirts, new socks, new under wears, tee-shirts, blankets, warm neck scarves and caps and toiletry items. SAFETY PROGRAM - For the period, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, The Villages Medical Auxiliary gave safety reflective vests to residents free of charge to wear to improve their visibility from motorists while walking in streets and areas with limited lighting that could minimize the risk from possible accidents. The Villages Medical Auxiliary donated safety reflective vests to the Emergency Preparedness Committee that were distributed to its volunteers to wear during its annual emergency drill and in the event of actual disaster.