Local seniors will be able to experience the gospel of Jesus with a fresh perspective, thanks to a new partnership between Heart2Heart Outreach and the Bible Media Group. Using their Heart2Heart’s C.A.R.E. Tech iPads, seniors were able to watch realistic...
The staff of Chen Senior Medical Center closed their 10 offices in Broward County on Sept. 21 so staff could spend the afternoon volunteering in the community. Through their connection with Heart2Heart Outreach, about 30 people from ChenMed’s Oakland Park office...
As the leader of a nonprofit, I’m constantly advocating for the value of our volunteers. When we write grants or I explain what we do to a new donor or community partner, I am answering that one underlying question. What intrinsic value do our Heart2Heart volunteers...
Deciding that an assisted living facility is the right choice for you or for a loved one is only the beginning of your research. The next step is choosing the right location.Unfortunately, some of that choice may depend heavily on your budget. Assisted living...
Robert Cole, our Volunteer of the Month for September, leads thought-provoking conversations about God with seniors in local care centers. He uses a program called Alpha, designed to create a safe space for people to ask questions and voice their opinions about God,...
This month, we took a deep dive into assisted living facilities. Today, I want to discuss how to make that ultimate decision. What should family (or friends) consider as they debate whether or not to move a loved one into an assisted living facility? First, I want to...
This week is National Assisted Living Week. At Heart2Heart, we applaud the assisted living facilities that are doing a good job caring for our seniors who need assistance caring for themselves. However, even as we celebrate the great facilities, we must acknowledge...
In celebration of National Assisted Living Week later this month, I want to explore assisted living facilities, or care centers, as we call them. Simply put, assisted living facilities are designed to serve adults who need help with everyday activities like walking,...
The senior residents at Fort Lauderdale care center took time to give back to their community by cleaning donated shoes for kids last week. Heart2Heart facilitated the community service project in partnership with Deerfield-based In Jacob’s Shoes, an...
Les Weiner turned 75 last month. As a volunteer, he leads Bible studies at care centers and visits the Heart2Heart office to entertain the staff with a song. We asked him, and three others, to tell us what it means to grow older. Here’s what he had to say. I just...