By George F on Feb 18, 2008 in Aging, Seniors, new jersey | 0 Comments
Out of taking Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, New Jersey native Jackie Hardrick has designed a new program, ‘Adopt-A-Senior,’ in which volunteers spend time with seniors in nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. The program began with a holiday party where seniors got to meet the volunteers on December 20, 2007 at the South Mountain Healthcare and […]
By Vincent Cahill on Jul 19, 2007 in Aging, Economic Development, Family, Florida, Regional News | 0 Comments
On most bridal registries you will find things like coffee makers, china, linens and other household goods.
If you were on the guest list of Linda and Richard Frary’s wedding last spring, you would have found goats, pigs and trees; all items that they were asking be purchased through Heifer International in order to benefit […]
By Vincent Cahill on Jul 11, 2007 in Aging, Family, Health/Medicine, People, San Diego, Society | 0 Comments
As the United States popluation ages, an ever increasing number of seniors spend their days alone without visitors or companionship. For many of these seniors, lonliness is compounded by health issue and limited mobility. Jeannine Miller created a project called “A Little Bird Told Me” to help do something about it. Here is the story from the […]
By pwhiting on Apr 13, 2007 in Aging, Autstralia/New Zealand, Family, Video Features | 0 Comments
Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Project called G.O.P.A.T. (Giving Old People A Thrill)
New Zealand Self Expression and Leadership Program Participant Max Vodane created a project that brought the Ulysses Motor Bike Club together with the St. Andrews Retirement Community. Bike Club Members took Senior Citizens from St. Andrews for rides on motorcycles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL6INKv6p1s
By admin on Feb 9, 2007 in Aging, Education, Parenting, new jersey | 0 Comments
Originally printed inthe New Jersey Star-Ledger
BY MICHELE HOWE
Star-Ledger Staff
Harvey Silverman retired from teaching in 1995.
Sort of.
Like many retirees, the former educator, who taught fourth and sixth grades in the New York City school system, stays busy giving of his time and talents. An occasional substitute teacher at Franklin High School in Somerset, he is currently […]