HEART

Helping Enderlin Area Residents Thrive (HEART)

The Enderlin Wellness Center is incorporated under the HEART (Helping Enderlin Area Residents Thrive) program.

HEART is a grass roots, neighbors-helping-neighbors volunteer-based program that serves elders who are 65 and older living in the Enderlin/ Sheldon area regardless of ability to pay. HEART also arranges fee-for-service providers.

HEART is part of a network of community organizations working to help elders remain independent and safe in their homes.

HEART meets with elders, their families and caregivers to evaluate the situation, identify strengths, help make plans to assure health, and safety and high quality of life for elders in their own homes.

HEART provides community-based advocacy, support and referrals to local resources, skilled home health care, volunteers and caregivers respite for elders, their families and caregivers.

HEART is a source for helpful health information and organizes health education, disease prevention and intergenerational activities.

Examples of the HEART's services:

Newsletter
Transportation
Phone Friends
Friendly Visits
Light Household Chores
Some Simple Household Repairs

Carol Christensen and Debbie Taylor are both part of the HEART program as a SHIC (Senior Health Insurance Counseling) program to assist seniors in our area with questions and concerns regarding medical bills, insurance and filing a variety of paperwork. All services are free and confidential.

Board of Directors

Monsignor Daniel Pilon, Karen Bueling, Annell Alger, Gena Johnson, Pat Lindemann, Pastor Terry Monson, Bonnie Daub, and Gary Adair

Staff

Tracy Ekeren and Denise Henderson

701-437-2877

221 3rd Avenue

(located in the Senior Citizens Center)

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 12 Noon

E-mail: heartprogram@yahoo.com

HEART relies heavily on a solid core of volunteers who work to build a circle of care around EVERY ELDER in our program.

Enderlin Wellness Center

Community-Minded Fitness