Links Caregiver Support Group

Welcome to the Links Caregiver Support page.

 VOLUNTEERISM is defined as the act of contributing free time or labor to conduct community service or support a non profit organization. VOLUNTEERING allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest task can make a real difference in the lives of people. VOLUNTEERS possess the characteristics of: Commitment; Reliable ; Patient; Creative;  Willingness to Help; Positive Attitude; Compassionate; Energetic; Flexible; Team Work. If you possess any or all these characteristics we are looking for you! Please contact the Caregiver Support Group at Linkscaregivers1@gmail.com and join us in helping our community.

The goal of the LINKS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP is to provide non-medical support services to our community caregivers and to independent individuals in need of temporary assistance. Please contact the group at linkscaregivers1@gmail.com for questions or form submission. To complete the form, please double click the “Caregiver Support Request Form” link below, click in a box to type or to add a “check” mark. After completing the form, save a copy to your computer, and attach the completed form to an email at least 48 hours in advance of the requested services. Information provided in this form will not be shared beyond Support Group volunteers who have a need to know.

If you can’t open the Request for Caregiver Support form, you will need to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install it on your computer. If you choose not to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can print the form, complete it by hand, scan it or take a picture, and attach it to an email to linkscaregivers1@gmail.com.

Request for Caregiver Support Request Form

Helpful Information from the LInks Caregiver support group

If you were to have an emergency and needed to call 911, could the first responders get into your house in time to help? If the answer is no or you don’t know, now is the time to come up with an action plan.  One of the things you need to consider is the purchase of a Smart Front Door Lock set.  These types of locks are available to purchase for a nominal fee from Amazon, Home Depot or most hardware stores. Below is a picture of the Smart front Door Lock set that the Landry’s purchased from Amazon.  After the lock is installed and you have activated it, call the non-emergency number 717-334-8101 and give them your home address and ask them to add the Smart front door code.  If you ever need to call 911, they will see your Smart front door code, which will give them immediate access to your home.

In addition, it is recommended that you give the phone number of one of your close neighbors to your emergency contact(s).  The emergency contact(s) could include your children, siblings, etc. That way if the emergency contact can’t reach you by phone then they can always call your neighbor and ask them to check to make sure you are o.k.

It’s always good to have an emergency plan.