Baby Boomers Making A Difference: 5 Ways to Celebrate This Month

Horizon Health Services • August 6, 2018

August is Boomers Making a Difference month.

This is a time when we celebrate contributions Baby Boomers have made to our communities and to the world. Boomers include anyone born between 1946 and 1964.

People ages 54 to 72 have accomplished some amazing feats and given back in major ways. For example, Baby Boomers invented the World Wide Web and DNA fingerprinting. They also include notable figures like Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Katie Couric.

You don’t have to be famous or a genius inventor to make a lasting impact on your community. You can make a difference to those closest to you right here at Horizon Health!

Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate Boomers Making a Difference month by taking action and showing you care.


1. Faith in Action

Join Faith In Action , a network of volunteers providing free, nonprofessional volunteer assistance to seniors and family caregivers. Not only will you be in the know about opportunities to make a difference, you’ll form a network of friends along the way.

2. Rockin’ Ride

If you have 4 wheels and a few extra hours per month, you’re the perfect person to help drive seniors to their doctor’s appointments, to the grocery store, or anywhere they need to go. While in the car, spend some time getting to know your passenger and offer up a listening ear.

3. Recycle

Besides everyday recycling, bring your empty ink cartridges to Horizon Health in Pierz, MN and we’ll use the money raised to buy gas for our volunteers. Not only are you helping keep the Earth clean, you’re supporting future volunteer efforts. Now that’s a win-win!

4. Ramp it Up

Our wonderful ramp crews build ramps and install grab bars in homes to help prevent falls for those who can no longer take the stairs. If you’re handy or have a background in building, this opportunity is calling your toolbox.

5. Helping Hand

As we age, household chores can become especially hard. Take a load off someone’s shoulders by tidying up their home, cooking them a meal, or making simple home repairs.

This August we’re taking time to celebrate and cheer on Baby Boomers that make a difference in our lives.

Visit our volunteer page for more information or give us a call at 800-224-6463.

Employee Spotlight: Angie Athman and Kelsey Benson

By Horizon Health Services • September 11, 2019
It is important to us at Horizon Health that we highlight our dedicated employees and help you learn more about the people who make our services great. In this edition of employee spotlight, you will meet Angie Athman, a licensed social worker for our hospice care, and Kelsey Benson, the care coordinator with Horizon Health. All About Angie With 12 years as a social worker under her belt, the last 6 of which have been spent working in hospice at Horizon Health, Angie Athman is a valued employee. Nevertheless, she is humble about her position. Angie says her favorite part of her job is the peace it brings her. She says working to serve the aging population is an honor and brings into perspective how precious life really is. While she does think working with end of life patients can be hard, Angie says she is grateful for Horizon’s supportive workplace where her coworkers are like family and the inspirational stories she hears from her elderly patients. When asked if there is anything she feels needs to be known about her position, Angie says that besides her job duties, she runs two caregiver support groups and provides community support to those nearing a hospice situation with a loved one. Angie invites anyone who could use her help to reach out to Horizon Health Hospice at 320-468-2788. Keeping Up With Kelsey Also a licensed social worker, our care coordinator Kelsey has done a fabulous job since starting at Horizon Health. Kelsey previously worked in a nursing home and enjoyed serving the elderly population. This led her to pursue social work at Horizon Health. She says her favorite part of her job is connecting families to resources they might not have otherwise had that make their lives easier. The rewarding part is making connections and helping people with compassion and a helpful heart. Kelsey says she really knows her elderly patients on a personal level and values building those relationships! These two wonderful women make our hospice care more empathetic, more effective, and more supportive for our patients and their families. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Angie and Kelsey!

Kathy Gilbride and Well Connected: Helping Seniors Across Minnesota

By Horizon Health Services • April 3, 2019
One of the top wishes of older adults is to stay in their own homes as long as possible. This is also a key goal of healthcare professionals in order to accommodate the growing elderly population.

The 2nd Annual In Harmony Designer Handbag Bingo

By Horizon Health Services • February 11, 2019
Join us for the 2nd Annual Designer Handbag Bingo benefitting Harmony Daycare! The event will take place March 1st at the Little Falls VFW. Learn more.

Horizon Health Inc. Department Spotlight: Activities Staff

By Horizon Health Services • January 24, 2019
The best possible care comes when you have the best team of people working together toward a common goal. We interviewed our fantastic Activities staff members – Michele Henifin, Dawn M. Lattimer, and Bonnie Pohl.

Spread a Little Cheer with Lights of Hope

By Horizon Health Services • December 4, 2018
Every holiday season, we team up with the Pierz Lions Club to celebrate this beautiful tradition—Lights of Hope. Learn more.

Horizon Health Inc. Employee Spotlight: Beth Rauch

By Horizon Health Services • November 8, 2018
Beth has been a hospice nurse for six years out of her 16 year total with Horizon Health Inc. Learn more about Beth and Horizon Health Inc.'s Hospice Care.

Grab Your Tickets to the 2018 Harvest Ball

By Horizon Health Services • October 2, 2018
Join us for a night of roaring laughter and endless entertainment at our annual fundraising gala – the Harvest Ball.

Support Horizon Health at our Annual Harvest Ball

By Horizon Health Services • September 24, 2018
Horizon Health Inc’s Harvest Ball – our annual fundraising gala – will take place on October 11th. Learn more about this annual event.

Calling all Sponsors and Participants to the Hospice Run and Wacky Hacker Tournament

By Horizon Health Services • July 10, 2018
Over the weekend of August 24-25, Horizon Health is putting on two events that gather community while raising funds. Learn more on our blog.

Making ‘The Longest Day’ Count

By Horizon Health Services • June 11, 2018
June 21, 2018 is the summer solstice: the longest day of the year. The Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating The Longest Day nationwide, through activities, sports and hobbies to help raise money for research.
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