HOME ABOUT > Staff > Board > Financials > Annual Report > Community Impact PROGRAMS > Health Promotion Clinics > Nurse Care Management SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS HOW TO HELP > Volunteer Opportunities > Volunteer Resources > Make a Donation > Adopt an Elder > Join Our Mailing List NEWS & EVENTS > Newsletters > Events CONTACT US         One of the managers of the buildings in which we hold Health Promotion Clinics notified Maura, a HealthSET nurse, of the plight of one of her residents. Gerald was 82 and had Arterial Insufficiency, which means the blood flow to his limbs is inadequate. Because of this he was bed-ridden. Maura knocked on the door and could barely hear him calling “come in.” She learned he never locks his door because he can’t open it himself, and otherwise, no one could enter his apartment to help him. Maura was shocked to see the condition of the man and his apartment. Numerous containers of urine surrounded his bed. She saw that the site of a recent finger amputation was infected, and his hand was swollen. She learned that because of the Arterial Insufficiency, doctors had recommended that his legs be amputated but he had refused. She also learned that he is supposed to be on oxygen but doesn’t use it except at night. Maura checked his oxygen, which was very low and got him some water. Later, Maura went back over with gloves to clean up the urine containers. The building manager discussed the situation with Maura, and decided to call paramedics. The paramedics came but Gerald refused to go to the hospital. Finally with his consent, Maura was able to work with Adult Protective Services to move him to hospice care. Although in this case it was not possible to help him live independently, we consider this a success story because we were able to greatly improve his situation. Although his quality of life was severely lacking, we were able to help Gerald to die with dignity and some grace.	Our Supporters & Partners It is only through the generosity of our donors and funders that we can accomplish our work. HealthSET is funded entirely through grants and contributions. Thank you so much to all of you for being essential partners so that together we may improve the lives of low-income seniors. The following entities have made contributions this past fiscal year (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010): Foundations The A.V. Hunter Trust Caring for Colorado Foundation The Colorado Trust The Denver Foundation Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado The Humphreys Foundation Saint Anthony Health Foundation SC Ministry Foundation Schlessman Family Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Religious Organizations Christian Foundation May Bonfils Stanton Fund of Holy Name Province Saint Dominics Catholic Parish Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Community Saint Jude’s Catholic Church Saints Peter and Paul Sisters of Charity Governmental and Community Organizations American Diabetes Association Consortium for Older Adult Wellness Denver Housing Authority Denver Regional Council of Governments Douglas County School District University of Colorado Corporations and Businesses 1st Choice Home Inspections 98 Beans A Senior Companion Always Best Care Colorado, Inc. Anchor Engineering & Inspection, Inc. Cesco Linguistic Services Centura Health Cherry Creek Properties/Shelley Leyba Cale Colorado Assisted Living Homes Exempla Healthcare Home Helpers Hudson Kaiser Permanente Kebaya Coaching and Consulting Larry M. Gitlin, D.D.S., P.C. Mobile Physician Network PASCO Ryan, Gunsauls, and O'Donnell Saint Anthony Central Hospital Saint Anthony North Hospital Shield Healthcare Centers Total Longterm Care Wells Fargo Capital Finance World Class Health Enterprises   GET INVOLVED WITH HealthSET! It's easy to make a donation or find ways to contribute your time, talents and passion for our work to improve the lives of the low-income elderly. Please click to make a financial contribution, learn more about volunteer opportunities or engage with the organization through our Adopt an Elder program. For other inquiries, please contact us at 303-595-6633 or healthset@centura.org