Success Stories

Learn about the magic the Thoughtful Engagement Program has brought to so many.

The Thoughtful Engagement Program manifests joy for participants and care partners in uniquely personal and colorful ways, and the stories below will illuminate just that!

Whether you or someone you know…

  • Needs more joy and personal engagement,
  • Finds leaving the home difficult but would like to get out,
  • Spends a lot of time alone and would enjoy having a joy-facilitating visitor,
  • Prefers connecting with people one-on-one,
  • Desires remaining mentally and physically engaged while managing changes in cognitive or physical health,

…Thoughtful Engagement caters to all!

Social Isolation and Loneliness. Created a family heirloom Memory book for one who cherishes family. Read »

Alzheimer’s. Organized trail rides for one raised in the saddle. Read »

Dementia. Visited a museum for a retired art professor who has a love of the Masters. Read »

Widowhood. Explored senior center outings to learn how socializing can happen without her husband. Read »

Withdrawal, Isolation, and Anxiety. Created a collection of mounted photos of his beloved dog taken at various nearby locations that inspired him to leave the house and visit them. Read »

Depression. Listened to old rock and roll records and visited an oldies radio station to relive his years as a disc jockey. Read »

Disability. Provided him a gardening buddy so his wife could visit friends and go to the doctor without worrying. Read »

Schizophrenia. Returned him to oil painting and exhibiting his work. Read »