Thank You Barnesville BIO Girls On Sunday, October 29th, the Barnesville BIO Girls offered their services to assist some of our seniors in getting a final clean-up of their yards before our winter sets in.  What a fantastic group of girls!  Their enthusiasm, bright smiles, and hard work (despite the chilly temperatures) made for a […]

What is Respite Care What is Respite Care and why is it important? Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, offering them a much-needed break from the demands of caring for their family member. HELPERS respite volunteers come into the home and offer companionship and supervision for the person being cared for. Sometimes the

Holiday Raffle Tickets on Sale Now! Available at the HELPERS office or from our board members and volunteers. First prize is a Bville Basket valued at $250 Second prize is a Meat Bundle valued at $200 Third prize is a Christmas Quilt Basket valued at $100. The ticket price is one for $10 or three

Holiday Raffle! HELPERS is now selling tickets for our second annual Holiday Raffle. First prize is a Barnesville Basket valued at $250.00, second prize is a Meat Bundle valued at $200, and third prize is a Christmas Quilt Basket valued at $100.  Sending out a HUGE Thank You to all the donors who are helping to

“Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing.” Abigail Thomas is an 81-year-old author whose latest book is a memoir titled “Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing.” She writes on the “complexities and simplicities” of aging. She shares her feelings about the term “elderly” after listening to a weather report that warned that the cold

TOUR OF TABLES Fitness Channel 12 Exercise for Seniors Game Day Contact HELPERS! TOUR OF TABLES TOUR OF TABLES Fundraiser for HELPERS, October 14 th , 10am-12pm, Hildebrand Hall. This year’s theme is My Favorite Things. If you are interested in decorating and hosting a table, contact HELPERS. For nmo Fitness Channel 12 Grow Young

September is National Senior Center Month It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events

September is National Senior Center Month It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events

September is National Senior Center Month It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events

August Memorials. The following persons were memorialized in the month of August with a donation to Barnesville Area HELPERS: Lyle Hovland, Debra Stetz, Patricia Fuchs. Part Two of the Hospice and Dementia Care: What you Need to Know and How We Can Help HELPERS is in the process of planning for Part Two of the