Young People Are Befriending Lonely Seniors Across the UK by Volunteering as Storytellers
Hundreds of young people have been "restoring vision" to UK seniors with dementia and visual problems through this intergenerational reading program.
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After 95-Year-old is Swindled Out of $16,000 in Life Savings, Town Gets It All Back By Serving Spaghetti
The town of Auburn, Maine managed to raise more than $18,000 for a scammed senior who lost her life savings to a smooth-talking conman last summer.
Holiday Card From Mystery Neighbor Has Totally Revitalized Disabled Woman With Dementia
Since receiving the card earlier this week, the "depressed" senior has been totally transformed by gratitude and delight over the simple little note.
Elderly Woman Has Sweetest Reaction to Stranger Fulfilling Her Lifelong Dream of Flying First Class
After Jack and Violet hit it off in a NYC airport last week, he insisted on swapping seats with her so she could fulfill her dream of flying first class.
After Decades of Holidays Spent Alone, Senior's Reaction to TV Crew's Surprise Brings Millions to Tears
When this 78-year-old men mentioned in a TV interview that he had spent twenty Christmases alone, they showed up at his house to surprise him.
These Old Guys Might Be Oldest Ever Songwriting Duo After Releasing Their First Album at 102 and 88 Years Old
These happy old men believe themselves to be the oldest songwriting duo in history since they released an album of jazz standards for seniors last month.
Playing Traditional Games Protects Your Thinking Skills As You Age, Says New 68-Year Study
Playing cards, chess, or board games isn't just fun—this longitudinal study says it protects your thinking skills as you get older.
68-Year-old With Alzheimer's Staves Off the Disease by Climbing the Same Mountain Every Day
It has been fifty years since Sion Jair first started his daily hiking routine to deal with his health issues – and he estimates that he has climbed the mountain over 5,000 times ever since.
After 99-Year-old Expresses Wish to Meet a Penguin, Her Entire Nursing Home is Delighted By a Surprise Visit
These photos capture the adorable reactions of nursing home residents being surprised by three Humboldt penguins stopping by for a visit.
Missing His Hugs, Quarantined Kids Honor the Veteran Who Spent Thousands of Hours Mentoring Them in School
Grandpa Ron Jacobson, who spent years hugging school children, was honored by them for volunteering at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School.
Model Village for Alzheimer's Patients in France Makes Residents Feel Like They're Still Independent
Near the French city of Dax, a village has been created with the specific needs of its 105 residents-all of whom suffer from Alzheimer's.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Enjoy Very Special Guest When Visits Are Restricted - a Miniature Horse
Seniors at Rosevale Care Home in York, England have received a very special visitor during the pandemic-a minitaure horse.
Customer Raises Huge $12K Tip to Give His Favorite 89-Year-old Pizza Deliveryman -Watch The Tearful Surprise
Carlos Valdez raised a $12K tip for his favorite 89-Year-old pizza deliveryman Derlin Newey after making a plea to his Tic-Tok followers.
Seniors Given Free Video Devices With Easy-to-Use Buttons So They Can Talk to Family for First Time in Months
The Dreamweaver Foundation has delivered Facebook Portals to 300 seniors in nursing homes in Iowa and Nebraska to connect them with family.
Seniors Recreate Iconic Movie Posters For Calendar That's Raising Thousands For Alzheimer's - And They're Amazing
Seniors at Spiritwood Assisted Living have recreated iconic movie posters for a calendar that has raised thousands for Alzheimer's.
Spunky Grandma Uses Virtual Goggles to Ride Roller Coaster For First Time (With Hilarious Irish Profanity)
Just when you think you've seen it all in your old age, technology creates another modern miracle—and you can't look away, even though you want to.
Student Turned Her Ruined Summer Plans Into a Way to Help Isolating Seniors Connect With Doctors
Lia Rubel's mission in Vermont is to collect old smartphones and tablets to donate to Vermont patients in need.
Nursing Home Residents Recreate Classic Album Covers While in Lockdown - LOOK
The activities director for a London nursing home, Robert Speker, shot photos of seniors recreating classic album covers while in lockdown for a fundraiser.
Octogenarian Chorus Rocks the House With Remakes of Classic Rock Tunes
Imagine an elderly choral group with singers aged 73-100. Now imagine that group belting out songs by the Rolling Stones, The Clash or Talking Heads: Meet The American Young @ Heart Chorus.
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