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Keeping Love Alive: Honoring Seniors & Embracing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

Keeping Love Alive: Honoring Seniors & Embracing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

A Message from Our CEO: Keeping Love Alive

Valentine’s Day is more than romance—it’s a reminder of selfless, enduring love rooted in faith. As we celebrate, let’s reflect on God’s unfailing love and share it with those who need it most—our seniors.

Many elderly individuals long for connection. This Valentine’s Day, let’s keep love alive through simple acts of kindness—a visit, a note, or a heartfelt conversation.

Love is more than words; it’s a choice to serve and uplift. Together, let’s remind our seniors they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/keeping-love-alive-honoring-seniors-embracing-gods-love-this-valentines-day/

2025: A New Year, A New Challenge

2025: A New Year, A New Challenge

As 2025 begins, I reflect on 2024 with gratitude and purpose. It was a tumultuous year—marked by change, uncertainty, and challenges that left many wondering, “what’s next?” From mysterious drones to growing community struggles, the year brought a sense of cognitive dissonance—the tension when reality clashes with our expectations.

For me, this dissonance was most striking in the faces of vulnerable seniors in our community, whose stories revealed the heartbreaking realities of isolation and need.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/2025-a-new-year-a-new-challenge/

A Season of Nostalgia continued…..AND Gratitude

A Season of Nostalgia continued…..AND Gratitude

A recent visit to Providence Senior Living beautifully illustrated the power of nostalgia said Juan Gallo, Heart2Heart’s CEO. While playing an impromptu session on a Yamaha piano, I witnessed the profound impact music can have. One resident, moved to tears, shared how the melodies brought back memories of her childhood and her love for playing the piano—something she hadn’t done in years. Encouraged to try again, she rediscovered the joy of music, her radiant smile lighting up the room.

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https://heart2heartoutreach.org/topics-on-aging/a-season-of-reflection-and-giving-embracing-nostalgia-and-spreading-joy-this-holiday-season/

A Volunteer’s Strength Helps a Senior Move

A Volunteer’s Strength Helps a Senior Move

For 84-year-old Marilyn Kerr of Boca Raton, moving to a new home felt impossible. She had sold or given away most of her furniture because her new home would be already furnished. But she still had plenty of boxes stuck in storage. And she no longer has the physical...