Debbie-Rand Thrift Shoppe Gets a New Look

Gift Shop Open House
(HELP)
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Hospital Elder Life Program
(HELP) is an innovative model
program designed to improve
the hospital experience of older
patients.
As always, the Gift Shop Open House was a rousing success. The
festivities were enjoyed by all who could attend and the joint was
jumpin’. To ensure nobody missed out, we extended the discounts
right through the holidays! The Gift Shop continued to have raffles and
occasional surprises right up until Santa came. Stop by and visit our
own little “winter wonderland” right here in Boca Raton.
TAV Scholarship Program
It’s now that time of year when Debbie-Rand TAVs need to start
preparing for the scholarship application process. Thanks to the
generosity of longtime friend, benefactor and Boca Raton resident
Lucille Barton, scholarships are available to our deserving teenage
volunteers. Although Lucille passed away in 2003, she has continued
her legacy of giving to Debbie-Rand through her charitable foundation
with the Lucille Barton/Debbie-Rand scholarship program, which she
started in 2000. We are so fortunate to have people like Mrs. Barton
who give back to our community even after they are gone.
The Lucille Barton Foundation has made it possible to fund scholarships
to those TAVs who have given 200 or more hours of service to our
organization, have a financial need, and have shown exemplary service
to Debbie-Rand and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Over the past 10 years alone, the League will have given more than
$200,000 in scholarships to our TAVs who seek advanced education
beyond high school. For more information or for an application,
please contact the volunteer office. Look for additional information in
the February issue of this newsletter as well.
Hospitalization can be a
pivotal point in the life of an
older person. All too often,
hospitalized older patients
experience decline in their
physical and mental abilities,
which makes it difficult for them
to fully recover from their illness
and to regain their previous
ability to function.
For some patients, this means
going to a nursing home after
leaving the hospital instead of
returning home. The Hospital
Elder Life Program was
developed to prevent these
problems. This program gives
the volunteer a level of patient
contact and responsibility that
is unique amongst hospital
programs.
Debbie-Rand is interviewing
volunteers to help get this
project underway. If you are
interested in becoming a
volunteer in this special program
and would like more information
please contact Aimee at
561.955.3463 or by email at
ayahn-carmichael@brrh.com
There will be special training
and orientation for this project
and it does require a special
commitment so please consider
this when applying for the
interview.
JANUARY 2013 | DRMSL | 5