You can find detailed infomation on the Our Services page.

Kare Bears does not charge for our services. On occasion, a provider offering a “clinic” may directly charge attendees a fee.

• I need a lightbulb changed in my high ceiling, but I’m afraid to get on a ladder. Is this something that Kare Bears can help me with?
• I need help going shopping, can Kare Bears help me do this?
• I have a large package delivered to my house; can I get help moving it into my house?
• I just got a new phone (or computer or tablet) and I’m not understanding all of the technology. Is there somebody who can help me?
• I’ve strained my back and I’m having a hard time taking my dog for a walk. Can Kare Bears help me until I’m better?
• Will Kare Bears take me grocery shopping or do shopping/delivery for me?
• Will Kare Bears take me to the pharmacy, or pick up and deliver my pharmacy order?
• Will Kare Bears do routine wellness checks to my home?
• Will a Kare Bears help me clean my house or do laundry?
• I need someone who can bandage leg wounds a few times a week for about 2 weeks? It shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes each time, but I cannot do it myself right now.

No. Sorry these are services that Kare Bears does not provide.

Not directly. We suggest going to the Kare Bears House and talking to the Office Volunteers and looking into the Library of materials available.

Kare Bears has prepared a “Death Packet” with a list of suggestions to guide you through some important steps after a loved ones passing.

Kare Bears does not recommend or provide vetting of any particular agency. This is entirely up to the resident.

Kare Bears does not currently partner with such service providers.

Generally, no.

Yes. It is called the Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group. Additional dementia support group information can be found here.

No, however, we suggest going to the Kare Bears House and looking in the Library of materials available.

There is a grief support group, provided by the PC Community Church, unrelated to Kare Bears.

Details can be found on our Contact Us page.

Detailed contact information can found on our Contact Us page.

You can find detailed infomation on the Our Services page.

Detailed infomation on how to access services can be found on the Our Services page or you may visit the Kare Bear House for more information.

No. We would suggest going to the Kare Bears House and looking in the Library of materials available. There are some third-party resources available. Kare Bears volunteers are not trained caregivers or healthcare professionals.

No. We would suggest going to the Kare Bears House and looking in the Library of materials available. There are some third-party resources available. Kare Bears volunteers are not trained caregivers or healthcare professionals.

Kare Bears does not recommend or provide vetting of any particular agency. This is entirely up to the resident.

Kare Bears volunteers are not professional caregivers. They are not trained to lift patients, to transfer patients, to provide therapy, medical treatments, or give respite care for residents who have illnesses requiring professional attending. Kare Bears volunteers do not provide household chores, lift or carry items, provide household repairs, do yard work or clean homes, run errands, grocery shop, or administer medication. Kare Bears can provide resource materials.

No. There is currently no form to request help. Feel free to contact Kare Bears with any questions. Contact information can be found on the Contact Us page.

Detailed information can be found on the Medical Equipment Loan page.

Equipment loans are for 6 weeks. If your needs exceed that initial period, an extension MAY BE GRANTED after the initial period on request, based on availability.

Detailed information can be found on the Medical Equipment Loan page.

No advance notice is necessary. Come in to the Kare Bears House during normal business hours.

Yes. The appointment needs to be medically related (doctors, labs, physical therapy). The ride is only to-and-from the appointment. Need Board input on the following in alignment with our Policies.

i. The Driver will not help you in or out of your vehicle, you must be ambulatory.

ii. The Driver will not go to your appointment with you, nor be your responsible person.

iii. The Driver will not stop for an errand either to or from the medical related appointment

iv. Kare Bears volunteers are not trained caregivers or healthcare professionals

Detailed information on becoming a medical transportation driver can be found on the Become a Transportation Driver page.

A MINIMUM advance notice of 48 hours is required. Requests can be made for dates in the current or next month. The more notice you provide will give our drivers more opportunity to be able to schedule your ride.

Detailed information can be found on the Events & Activities page and the Clinics page.

Detailed information can be found on the Events & Activities page and the Clinics page. You can also contact the Kare Bears House for help in doing this.

Detailed information can be found on the Volunteering page.

Detailed information can be found on the Donating page.

• Office Volunteers – One 3-hour shift once a month, is a minimum

• Drivers – accept a minimum of one ride per month

• Board – 2 years

Detailed information can be found on the Volunteering page.

• Drivers – For volunteers participating as our transportation drivers, Kare Bears carries secondary insurance. We require a waiver and information and evidence of their personal coverage.

• All other volunteers – (need Board input)

• Drivers have to provide proof of insurance plus and additional plan (see Ann Lehman). In addition, please contact Kare Bears directly for a face-to-face discussion.
• All others – please contact Kare Bears directly for a face-to-face discussion.

Yes, we accept donations, but only of the types of equipment we loan. Details can be found on the Medical Equipment Loan page.

You can give back either through volunteering your time or by donating financially. Details can be found on the Volunteering page and the Donating page.

You can support Kare Bears either through volunteering your time or by donating financially. Details can be found on the Volunteering page and the Donating page.

This is a great idea, but we do not offer this at this time.

• Drivers – For volunteers participating as our transportation drivers, Kare Bears carries secondary insurance. We require a waiver and information and evidence of their personal coverage.

• All other volunteers – none