Senior Moments from H.O.M.E.

This Pride Month Let's Thank LGBT Seniors!

Posted by Harumi Patzy on Jun 10, 2019 12:05:00 PM

Happy Pride! This year Pride Month is especially meaningful because it's also the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots!

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Topics: LGBT Older Adults

What does the children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood have to do with seniors?

Posted by Amber Martin on Apr 15, 2019 11:12:00 AM

With a recent documentary as well as the upcoming film starring Tom Hanks, the iconic children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood is having a renaissance moment. At H.O.M.E., we've been inspired by the show, too.

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Topics: volunteer, community, intergenerational housing, senior independence, philanthropy, aging in community, intergenerational relationships, LGBT Older Adults, diverse elders

What can we learn from Season 5 of Grace and Frankie?

Posted by Eftiola Trebicka on Mar 18, 2019 2:52:05 PM

On January 18th the fifth season of Grace and Frankie was released on Netflix. If you haven’t binged watched it already, Grace and Frankie tells the story of two former rivals who became roommates and later friends when their husbands leave them to marry each other after a long affair. The hilariously witty show does a wonderful job highlighting the experiences and struggles many older adults face and can teach us so much about aging and the importance of relationships.

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Topics: community, aging in community, intergenerational relationships, LGBT Older Adults, ageism

Here's what we learned from community partners in June

Posted by Judy Smith on Jul 16, 2018 10:20:00 AM

The end of June was a busy time for us at H.O.M.E. We were fortunate to host two great events with partners from the community. Here's what we learned from our partners.

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Topics: community partners, intergenerational relationships, Resources and tips for seniors, LGBT Older Adults, senior isolation

Celebrating Maggie Kuhn this Women's History Month

Posted by Amber Martin on Mar 5, 2018 11:59:51 AM

March is Women's History Month. The theme this year is "NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSISTED: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women."

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Topics: intergenerational housing, aging in community, LGBT Older Adults, ageism, senior housing, affordable housing, diverse elders