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Mercy Care for the Adirondacks

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Mercy Care for the Adirondacks, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, was established in 2007 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Its mission is to enhance in every dimension the fullness of life of Elders living in their community. Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization established in 2007 to meet the unmet need to relieve isolation and loneliness of elders living in their communities in the rural Adirondack Mountains. Mercy Care is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy Institute of the Americas and helps elders age in place more successfully.

10/31/2026

Mercy Care Volunteers provide friendship, companionship, and a helping hand to elders, serve as their advocates, and help them stay connected to their communities.

Friendship Volunteer: A Friendship Volunteer might provide friendly home visits, outings together, assistance with technology, assistance with shopping and errands, friendly phone conversations, transportation to appointments or events, recreational activities, gardening.

Spiritual Care Companion: A Spiritual Care Companion Volunteer is a compassionate listener who accompanies an elder on their spiritual journey, in collaboration with the elder's choice of a faith community, or absence of a specific faith community.

Health Care Companion Volunteer: A Health Care Companion Volunteer helps to strengthen the social safety network by assisting older adults to navigate complex social care and healthcare systems.

Faith Community Nurse Volunteer: A Faith Community Nurse Volunteer is a licensed Registered Nurse who facilitates holistic health of body, mind, and spirit.

For more information about our Volunteer Services contact Lexi Bevilacqua at [email protected] or 518-523-5446.

www.adkmercy.org

Saranac Lake ADK Lake Placid ADK Tupper Lake, NY

10/30/2026

Does technology sometimes feel like a foreign language?

Technology Assistance Workshop
November 4th
9:30am - 12:00pm
AEC BOCES, 711 Route 3, Saranac Lake

The Mercy Care Technology Assistance Workshops are a quarterly series offering an introduction to the everyday use of technology. Participants learn the basics of being online. The workshops are paced to include time for questions, one-on-one instruction, and interactive practice.

To RSVP for the Technology Assistance Workshop visit https://www.adkmercy.org/events/
or contact Lexi Bevilacqua at [email protected] or call 518-523-5446.

www.adkmercy.org

Saranac Lake Adult Center Saranac Village at Will Rogers Village of Saranac Lake
Tupper Lake Public Library St. Agnes Catholic Church - Lake Placid, NY Village of Tupper Lake Village of Lake Placid

10/29/2026

Mercy Care extends friendship, spiritual care, health care counseling, and education to older adults living in their homes or other independent living communities in the Tri-Lakes region. Volunteers provide friendship, companionship, and a helping hand to elders, serve as their advocates, and help them stay connected to their communities.

Friendship Volunteer Services
Health Care Companion Volunteer Services
Spiritual Care Companion Volunteer Services
Faith Community Nurse Volunteer Services

If you are an older adult, or know someone who is, who would welcome the services of our volunteers, please contact Krista Berger at 518-523-5585 or by email at [email protected].

For more information visit our website at www.adkmercy.org

Lake Placid ADK Saranac Lake ADK Tupper Lake, NY Saranac Lake Adult Center Saranac Lake Neighbor Helping Neighbor Tupper Lake Neighbors Helping Neighbors The Wild Center

10/28/2026

Join us for our Annual Holiday Event - enjoy festive treats and make a beautiful holiday craft to take home!

Thursday, November 18th, 1pm - 3pm
Raquette River Brewing
Tupper Lake

RSVP to Lexi Bevilacqua at [email protected] or call her at 518-523-5446.

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Town of Tupper Lake Village of Tupper Lake Raquette River Brewing
Lake Placid Public Library Saranac Lake Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Tupper Lake Public Library The Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce
Village of Saranac Lake Saranac Village at Will Rogers Village of Lake Placid

10/27/2026

Pursuing our mission through partnership, Mercy Care facilitates the quarterly Caregiving Working Group of the North Country, bringing together Health, Human, and Aging Service agencies, Mercy Care Volunteers, and Mission Extension Partner Volunteers from multiple counties. Through this network, participants share knowledge, expertise, and best practices, fostering collaboration to help Elders in the North Country grow older and live well, as they age.

The next Caregiving Working Group meeting is October 29th at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. For more information contact Hannah Pelletieri at [email protected] or 518-523-5681.

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Essex County, NY Office for the Aging AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Essex County Franklin County Office for the Aging Franklin County Office for the Aging
North Country Home Services Community Health Center of the North Country New York StateWide Senior Action Council New York State Nurses Association New York State Office for the Aging

10/24/2026

With healthcare, social security and other benefits moving online, many older adults risk being left behind. Mercy Care's iPad Permanent Loan Program combats digital exclusion by providing older adults iPads, and tech support to access vital services.

* Stay connected with community, family, and friends.
* Access telemedicine/healthcare portals, benefits.
* Access entertainment.
* Explore virtual travel experiences and visit museums worldwide.

Participating Elders receive an iPad and one-on-one face-to-face instruction from trained Friendship Volunteers. This program is available to any older adult in the community on a first-come, first-served basis.

To learn more about the Mercy Care iPad Program contact Mike Magurk at [email protected] or call 518-523-5582.

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Saranac Village at Will Rogers Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Keene Valley Neighborhood House Keene Valley Congregational Church, UCC Town of Jay, NY Town of Wilmington NY - The Hub Saranac Lake Adult Center The Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Lake Placid, NY Saranac Lake Rotary

Address

281 Bear Cub Lane, Suite 1
Lake Placid, NY
12946

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

(518) 523-5580

Website

http://adkmercy.org/

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