Good News: Pen Pals for Seniors
The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, especially when it comes to socializing, and even more so for seniors living in assisted living facilities. Like most places, all 14…
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The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, especially when it comes to socializing, and even more so for seniors living in assisted living facilities. Like most places, all 14 locations of the Victorian Senior Care Center in North Carolina, implemented a strict no-visitor rules. To help out, staff at the facility started a pen pals program for residents to get people to write and send them letters. They shared images of the residents on their Facebook page with them holding signs and sharing their interests. My favorite came from Hattie who said, “I love men and snacks.”
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Boston has been waking up to the voice of Pebbles for years. She has always had a deep and strong commitment to the community, donating her time to numerous organizations such as the Girl Scouts, First Book Boston, and more. With a passion for youth literacy, she started the program “Pebbles Reading Rockstars” to encourage kids to read more and develop a love of books. A graduate of Northeastern University, the Wareham native continues to visit classrooms as part of the literacy program. Pebbles likes to write about books, personal stories, good news, and self-care.
