Elder Rehab Needs Spanish-Speaking Interns

Elder Rehab with Dr. Sharon Arkin

Elder Rehab is a research-tested physical, mental, and social stimulation program, developed by psychologist, Sharon Arkin. A senior, memory-impaired participant will be partnered with a U of A volunteer “Personal Trainer” who will supervise the participant in physical fitness workouts and engage in memory and language stimulation.

Both participants and family members leave having a better mood and clearer mind. This program allows memory impaired elders the chance to interact with young, vibrant college students while improving their physical and mental capabilities.

For information and an application, contact: Sharon Arkin: arkinaz@earthlink.net or 520-603-2912

Dr. Sharon Arkin

520-603-2912

arkinaz@earthlink.net

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Elder Rehab Student Application Form   

Date Submitted                                                                          Date/Time Received                     

Name________________________Available Fall 2017?___    Spring 2018?_____________

 Specify time periods when you are available.

2 hour time periods available on:    

Tues. between 10- 6:_______       Thurs. between 10-6:_______      

Mon. between 2-6_______    Wed. between 2-6_______   

 Fri. between 2-6_______   Sun. between 10-6_______

Email                                  Phone Number     _________Current CPR?____-          (required before beginning internship or volunteering)

Current Semester (as of fall ’17): (1sts, 2nd, etc.)          

Major                                   

Career Goal                                                  

Grad School?                                                   

Local Address                                                                                     Zip Code                                 

Living arrangement (alone, w/ roommate(s), etc.)                                                                              

Parents’ Names:                                                                                                                               

Parents’ (Your permanent) address                                                                                                   

Parents’ Phone Number:                                          Email:                                                                

Do you have a car or access to a car?                                License?            Car Insurance?                

Can you get parents’ OK to drive another student or your senior partner in your car?                         

Describe any experience working out on gym equipment, such as treadmill, stationary bike, weight machines or other physical activities (i.e., yoga, dance, sports, etc.).

Name______________

Do you have a pet or is there some other interest, craft, or musical activity that you could lead ?

Describe.

Describe any previous volunteer experience:

Previous work experience:

Do you have a family member or friend who had or has Alzheimer’s or a similar disorder involving memory loss and communication difficulties?

If yes,  Describe                                                                                                                                           

Reasons for wanting to be an Elder Rehab volunteer or intern

Submit to Dr. Sharon Arkin at arkinaz@earthlink.net. 

Questions? Call Dr.Arkin  520-603-2912

  

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CONVENIENT PART TIME WORK THIS FALL?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CONVENIENT PART TIME WORK THIS FALL?

THESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES GIVE YOU EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR A FELLOW STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY.

Hi! My name is Sara and I am an incoming freshman here at the U of A. I have muscular dystrophy and use a power wheelchair. I am looking for female aide(s) that are able to help me do my day routine of getting ready as well as my night routine.  Things I need help with include but are not limited to:

-          Lifting me from various places such as:

§  In/out of my wheelchair (both morning and night)

§  In/out of bed (both morning and night)

-          Minimal assistance in bathroom

-          Minimal assistance showering (night)

-          Other miscellaneous things such as:

§  Handing me something I cannot reach

§  Laundry

I will be living on campus, and I unfortunately do not know my schedule yet so I can’t tell you the exact times that I will need assistance. However, I am looking for applicants who would be free some weekdays 7 to 10 a.m. (for an hour based on my morning class schedule ) and 9 to 11 p.m. I will be hiring more than one person to cover a variety of times that correlate with their free time. I will need assistance in the morning sometime before my first class for 1 hour, and assistance at night for 1 ½ hours starting at 9 or 10 p.m. I also will need a couple short (10-15 minutes) midday assistance for, say, if I have to use the restroom or other varying needs.

Side note: I weigh about 85 lbs, and am 5′1”.

If you have any questions or if you are interested, you can directly contact me at the number and email listed below. 

Thank you!

(520) 233-0647

saralee@email.arizona.edu