Rekindling Connections: The Heartwarming Impact of Home Away From Home Program

Renewed Beginnings: The Warmth of Home Away From Home

Mar 5, 2020 Spring Issue Uncategorised

Connecting and forming friships with a fresh spirit, Rna Schoen Thomas '20 contributes to the uplifting atmosphere of Home Away from Home – a respite center program for senior citizens facilitated by Livingston CARES, the county service organization.

Every Tuesday or Thursday, Terry Price '58 finds himself on Geneseo's campus, engaging in several hours of meaningful interactions with student volunteers. Together they share culinary delights, craft projects, artistic creations, and the companionship that fosters bonds.

Terry Price and his wife Dianne are part of Home Away from Home Respite Center, a program designed for community seniors with memory-related illnesses, offering much-needed reprieve to their caregivers. The initiative was launched in 2016 by alumni Jessie Gyr '16 and Alyssa Penn ’15 through AmeriCorps Vista.

Student volunteers are trned on the nuances of memory-related diseases, effective communication techniques, and strategies for managing challenging situations they might encounter. Their primary goal is to create a welcoming space filled with enjoyable activities rooted in routines beneficial for those with such conditions, while providing enough variety to keep things engaging.

Home Away from Home matches what I wish to achieve on this earth, Rna Schoen Thomas '20 states. As a biology major contemplating her future as a physical therapist focused on senior care, she values the opportunity to work one-on-one with individuals and foster stronger relationships. Her experiences in Home Away from Home have made her desire more tangible, providing invaluable insights.

Rna has also expressed how this program influences her career aspirations: I'm thinking of pursuing a career in physical therapy with seniors as I enjoy working closely with them.

The warmth of companionship, the spirit of sharing knowledge and skills, along with the connections forged between generations is what makes Home Away from Home a unique experience that enriches lives. The program not only supports the seniors but also nurtures future professionals like Rna.

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Cultivating Bonds: Strengthening Connections at Home Away From Home

Mar 5, 2020 Spring Issue Uncategorised

Rna Schoen Thomas '20 finds herself renewing connections with a fresh spirit as she contributes to the vibrant atmosphere of Home Away from Homea respite center program for senior citizens led by Livingston CARES. On every Tuesday or Thursday, Terry Price '58 makes his way onto Geneseo's campus to sp several hours engaging in meaningful interactions with student volunteers, sharing culinary delights, creative crafts, artistic expressions, and companionship that nurtures strong bonds.

Terry Price is part of the Home Away from Home Respite Center program, which supports community seniors facing memory-related illnesses while providing much-needed respite for their caregivers. This initiative was launched in 2016 by alumni Jessie Gyr '16 and Alyssa Penn ’15 through AmeriCorps Vista.

Student volunteers are provided trning on the complexities of memory disorders, effective communication strategies, and how to manage challenging situations they might encounter. Their primary mission is to create a welcoming space filled with enjoyable activities designed for those who benefit from routines that foster well-being while providing enough variety to keep things engaging.

Home Away from Home aligns perfectly with my aspirations, Rna Schoen Thomas '20 shares, as she reflects on her role as a biology major thinking about pursuing a career in physical therapy focused on senior care. Valuing the opportunity to work closely with people and foster deeper relationships, Rna has found that her experiences at Home Away from Home have made her dream more vivid.

The impact of this program is evident not only by its support for seniors but also by how it nurtures future professionals like Rna. The warmth of companionship, knowledge sharing, and the intergenerational connections forged here make Home Away from Home a unique experience that enriches lives profoundly.

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