Yes, PERS is a fee for service system for monitoring members who might be at risk for falls or another emergency event. The cost of the program depends on which unit the members selects.
No, the system is monitored by another organization called Connect America. However, PIC is notified should a member have an emergency event and someone from the Member Care office will contact the member the following day to check on him or her.
Data Care is a program that provides information to protect PIC member’s personal information while using their electronic devices and credit cards. How to defend ones data against hackers and scammers. Reduce your fear of technology as you learn to confidently explore the cyber world.
There is no cost for members as long as they have met their commitment to the organization.
Testimonials From Ride Partners
"I am blind in one eye and have low-vision in the other -- so I don't drive. Always felt like I was "begging" someone for a ride to a Dr.s appt. Read about Partners in Care in the local newspaper and gave them a call. I'm now a member and feel like I have my independence back. I call, get a ride with great people who want to serve. Thanks for what you do."
PIC Member
"While I was still working, Partners in Care was a great help getting my elderly mom to and from appointments during work hours. She was always confident in having them drive her and very thankful."
Debbie
Give At Work
State and federal government employees may give through the
Maryland Charity Campaign (#1422) and
the Combined Federal Campaign (#47323).
Gifts may also be designated to us through
Starting a Facebook fundraiser is a simple, impactful way to support older adults in your community. Follow these easy steps to create your own:
Log Into Facebook
Go to facebook.com and sign into your personal account.
Go to the Fundraisers Page
From your homepage, look on the left-hand menu and click Fundraisers. If you don’t see it, click See More to expand the list.
Click “Raise Money”
Choose Nonprofit when asked who you’re raising money for.
Search for Partners In Care Maryland, Inc.
Type “Partners In Care Maryland, Inc.” into the search bar and select us from the list.
Set a Goal and End Date
Decide how much you want to raise and when your fundraiser should end.
Click “Create”
Once everything looks good, hit Create — and your fundraiser is live!
Share and Promote
Post about your fundraiser on your timeline and in groups, tag friends, thank donors, and share updates to keep the momentum going.
Testimonials From Ride Partners
"We have worked with Partners in Care for years and use their vans and crew to transport our assisted living residents to events around the area. Their staff is beyond friendly, accommodating and always willing to exceed expectations and take the utmost care in the safety and enjoyment of our residents. Could not recommend them more highly and we consider ourselves very fortunate to work with such a quality organization."
In our new setup, each member must initiate a call and also receive a call from another member. During each call, they’re required to engage in conversation for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Yes, the member making the call is required to report to the PIC office the dates and times of each call. Each member is reminded that all calls are confidential and no information received during the calls should be shared.
A social learning is an opportunity for PIC to introduce a knowledgeable speaker to members of the organization in a social setting for discussions and engagements on topics of interest for older adults. These topics might include Emergency Preparedness, Assistant Living Locators, Wills and Estates, Preplanning for Celebration of Life, etc… As well as Veterans Events.