Vinalhaven Eldercare Services (VES)was founded to assist island elders so they may remain near family and friends throughout their lives.
In addition to a 8 person assisted living home, The Ivan Calderwood Homestead, VES provides many services free of charge so none will go without. These include:
Meals on Wheels, Medic Alert Phones, Loan of Medical Equipment, Vehicle and Wheelchair Van transportation, Day Visitor programs for social, opportunities, Activities, games, music, special events, club meetings and exercise programs at the Homestead, In-home care provided by Homestead staff and Providing a home base for the visiting nurse program from the mainland known as Maine Health.
These services are vital to keeping our elders safe and ensuring they will live out their lives with the support and dignity they so richly deserve.