Slipping Away

I grew up across the road from my grandparents. My grandpa, who died when I was seven, was a dairy farmer, so he was around during the day. He was my babysitter when my mom had somewhere to go. My grandma was a high school English teacher. After my grandpa died, I spent a lot of time with my Grandma … Read More

Inter-generational Interaction

May is Older Americans Month, and a great time to start connecting your preschoolers or older kiddos with seniors in your community. Before I had a child, older adults were my jam. I have worked with older adults of all abilities for over 15 years, learning from and loving them all along the way. The seniors at my workplace ooohed … Read More