Through Your Hands
Did you know that Friends Across the Ages has an official theme song? I bet you didn't (probably because I never told you). I have to give Allison credit for introducing me to this wonderful song some years ago...
Reflection 2: A Crabby Old Woman
Reflection #2 A Crabby Old Woman The following poem appeared when an elderly lady died in the geriatric ward of a hospital near Dundee, Scotland. It was believed that she had left nothing [...]
Reflection 1: Orientation Information
Reflection #1 Orientation Information Usually the reading of the week will be an inspirational or thought-provoking story or poem related to nursing home volunteerism. For this week, however, the required reading is simply [...]
Tips for Selecting a Nursing Home
We know this can be a stressful decision. As volunteers, we spend a lot of time in nursing homes and know what to look for. We hope these tips will help you.
Peter: Growing Up with Friends
I have been visiting nursing homes with Friends Across the Ages since I was born, and still visit to this day! Because of this and because the residents are kind and friendly, it has always been an important part of my life.
Laura, Patricia, and Phyllis
Over the past year and a half that I have been visiting with Ms. Patricia, I have formed a very close relationship with her. Every time we visit she updates me about her family's life, stories about her granddaughters and care packages she wants to send...
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