TELLEGACY CORPORATION
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
- Seniors
Location
19 8th St. #801FARGO, ND 58103 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
At Tellegacy, we aim to re-humanize healthcare, one conversation at a time. Our mission empowers individuals, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to engage in meaningful dialogues, enhancing older adults' well-being and dignity. We envision a world where every older adult feels heard, valued, and understood in healthcare. Through innovation, education, and partnerships, we break down communication barriers, enabling empathetic conversations. Tellegacy is dedicated to a compassionate, person-centered healthcare system where older adults' voices are celebrated, knowing that every conversation can profoundly impact lives. Join us in our mission for dignity, understanding, and genuine care in older adults' healthcare journeys.
Description
Our volunteers, known as Legacy Builders, connect with older adults living in-home, or in retirement communities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities via in-person, phone or through virtual visits. Volunteers also assist in raising charities to support the program and raising awareness for our community's need for social connection. The one-on-one discussions between older adult and volunteers focus on building rapport and providing a sense of hope, while also allowing the older adult to impart wisdom and share stories of their past with the students. A digital or physical legacy book is provided back to the older adult at the end of the sessions.