Summer book release explores AI as a companion to offset loneliness
May 28, 2024
With an international epidemic of loneliness, artificial Intelligence, or AI, may offer technology-based social interaction and companionship. That’s according to robotics expert Tony Prescott, a professor...
(Stained) glass half full
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Foster Stubbs
Nov 30, 2022
Jay Grooters has been making stained glass since he took a class in 1972, and today, you can see his work in person at Estes Park Village. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
A (big) drop in the bucket
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Foster Stubbs
Dec 14, 2022
Some people save money for a rainy day. Jane Egan would rather donate it to the Salvation Army — and does so yearly. Read more, and find out how to submit your photos!
Cook serves up grub, grins in mother’s community
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Foster Stubbs
Mar 08, 2023
Diane Tiedeman’s start date as head cook at Sanford Health Dell Rapids Orchard Hills couldn’t have come at a more chaotic time, but it turned out to be a blessing. Find out more, and learn how to submit...
Friendship between residents, students blossoms after planter box donation
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Foster Stubbs
Jul 03, 2024
Thanks to a project in a local high school geometry class, assisted living residents at Good Samaritan Society – The Pines in Jackson, MN, received two planter boxes for their community garden. Find...
New York unveils animatronic pet, intergenerational game initiative to combat loneliness
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Foster Stubbs
Jun 25, 2024
The New York State Office for the Aging will deliver 4,725 animatronic pets and games to older adults through the state’s aging network. The move is part of phase 6 of its animatronic pets initiative...
Technology helped older adults stay connected during pandemic, small study finds
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Foster Stubbs
May 21, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everyone’s social calendar, with meet-ups moved to video chats, office collaboration happening over communication apps, and social media replacing lunch with a friend.
Community throws ‘Golden Bachelor’ watch party
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 11, 2023
Much to the delight of Blakeford Senior Life, “The Golden Bachelor” is providing representation of the older demographic. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Wunder the Adventure Pup makes fast friends at retirement community
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Foster Stubbs
Apr 24, 2024
Wunder the Adventure Pup was sent back to the animal rescue three separate times but has finally found a home at Sage Oak Denton. Find out more and learn how to submit your photos!
Life Care Services wins Gold in Keep It Super Simple category for use of on-demand pay software
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Foster Stubbs
Nov 30, 2023
Life Care Services, an LCS company, implemented DailyPay software so that its employees could access their earned pay on demand when they wanted it.