Geri-Pal Program

WHO are we?

A unique group of specially trained hospital volunteers that visit with hospitalized adults >65 Our patients are primarily identified by the Geriatric consult service.

WHAT do we do?

Offer therapeutic companionship, communication and socialization to vulnerable hospitalized older adults.

Offer diversion activities, reorientation & reassurance, assist with room organization, encourage mobilization, offer support with basic ADLs (wash face, brush teeth, comb hair), and help with meal ordering, food set up and feeding.

WHERE do we visit patients?

All acute and intensive care units in OHSU hospital

WHEN are our services available?

Volunteer shifts are available: 7 days a week from 9am-1pm and from 1pm - 5pm

HOW do you to join our team?

email ovv@ohsu.edu

https://www.ohsu.edu/visitors-and-volunteers.