This past spring quarter, CONNECT ran its pilot program with a small group of students dedicated to reducing social isolation in aging populations. After going through training, we started our visits in partnership with Westside Pacific Villages, and so far we've received immense positive feedback on the impact of our social visits.
We hope to expand CONNECT next school year, so keep an eye out for applications this fall, or reach out to us now to express your interest in joining.
I had an amazing day. After we exchanged a little bit about each other, I asked her if she would help me draw a picture of my childhood home. I was in awe, for the next hour and a half — as I visualized my home, I would talk about each room and door, every bit of the home as I remember it. She would draw, and draw, and draw.
Thank you for your amazing gift of drawing my childhood home. The drawing means so much to me. In 1951, when I lived in this house, there was no electricity, running water, or cell phones, and I did not own a camera — so it was so wonderful that you could be drawing from what I was remembering of my home. Please know I'm very grateful for this gift.
