The Read for Life project is a way to raise awareness about the importance of connecting of with our elder friends and is funded in part by the legacy page.
How a Legacy Page Purchase Helps:
• Number of people potentially affected; Between 1990 and 2020, the population aged 65 to 74 is projected to grow 74 percent.
• Number you help through advocacy now; Upwards of 100 families.
• Who you help through direct (or indirect) service now; Family, elderly persons and nursing staff.
• Number you could help with $10,000 more funds; At least 1000 families.
• Types of people helped;This program helps the families and caregivers of the elderly, as well as the elderly.
• Total hours of service they received;A well funded program can provide 10 hours per week.
• Types of results you've seen;Verbal skills increased; memory stimulated; interpersonal connections.
We have noticed unresponsive people become engaged. Smiles and laughter are abundant. Families have told us they now feel hopeful.
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There are several components to this mission:
- Teaching family members how to engage with their loved ones at any stage of elder development.
- Staff training at elder care facilities how to get the most of engaging through reading and other activities that are stage-appropriate.
- Providing Picture Books For Elders to people and organizations who would not otherwise have the means to attain them.
- Outreach and education to communities.
- Training and providing volunteers with the skills and materials to bring reading Picture Books For Elders into their communities
To volunteer, join here: Contact