Adopt A Grandparent Program

Problem Statement: 

  • Evaluate the diverse needs and beliefs of youth and the aging population
    • Implement a program that fosters collaboration within the community
  • Create an ongoing project to share activities between multiple assisted living facilities and school systems

Solution: “Adopt A Grandparent Program” initiated in Hancock County

  • Interested Organizations
    • Brandywine Rehabilitation Center
    • Pleasant View Lodge
    • Regency Place
    • Sugar Creek
    • West Minister Village North
    • Mt. Vernon School Corporation
    • Southern Hancock School Corporation
    • Eastern Hancock School Corporation
    • Greenfield Central School Corporation
  • Objectives
    • Companionship between students and residents
    • Reminisce – residents
    • Enlighten – students
  • Next Steps
    • Pilot- Mt. Vernon & Brandywine- Fall 2005
    • Additional research to include implementation at other facilities


Group Members:

  • Mark Brooks
  • Rachel Colclazier
  • Sally Lacy
  • Joni Roberts