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GrandFriends Program

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The Arbors GrandFriends Program is an intergenerational program between Arbors residents and young children in the community.  Local schools, youth groups, scout groups, temples and churches are some of the participating members of our GrandFriends Program. This inspiring program is designed to provide meaningful engagement with our seniors and children. Programs are geared towards bridging the gap between the two generations.

Our GrandFriends program provides an avenue where both seniors and children can impact each other’s life in a very powerful way.  Both generations benefit by connecting and fostering a healthy view on life by appreciating each other. The children can grow from the wisdom and experience of our seniors. Spending time with the seniors helps children especially with their communication skills as well as having a role model to learn from. Similarly, the children are able to light up our seniors in an inspirational way.

The seniors and children come together to join in many different activities; crafts, reading, art, music and so much more. We have started a “Kindness Rocks” movement with the Connetquot Schools, and the local community. We are spreading kindness like confetti by painting inspirational kind messages on rocks and leaving them for someone to find, to brighten their day!

There have been studies that show there are real health benefits from seniors spending time with young children, showing cognitive and memory improvements.  Below is a list of the benefits the GrandFriends Program has on the children as well as the seniors.

GrandFriends Program

Benefit for children

  • Increased self-esteem and self-worth
  • Improved behavior
  • Increased involvement in schoolwork
  • Improved reading scores
  • Appreciation for older people
  • Enhanced sense of belonging in their communities

Benefits for older adults

  • Improved health, and fewer falls among older adults
  • More positive effect among older adults with dementia
  • Increased connectedness and less isolation
  • Enhanced feelings of self-worth
  • Learn about new technology and innovations

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Grand Friends Program

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April2019

Grand-Friends from Slocum Elementary School

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Our GrandFriends at Bohemia recently WELCOMED Edith L Slocum Elementary School to…

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April2019

Grand-friends from Oakdale Bohemia Middle School

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Some of our residents from Bohemia with honor society students…

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March2019

Forest Brook Elementary

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Students from the Forest Brook Elementary School invited their Grandfriends…

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January2019

Forest Brook Elementary

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Our GrandFriends from Forest Brook Elementary enjoyed hearing from our…

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May2018

Big Brothers Big Sisters with Arbors GrandFriends

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April2018

Do everything with KINDNESS!

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April2018

GrandFriends make the world softer…

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April2018

Kindness begins with me…

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Join me n our residents at The Arbors Assisted Living…

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April2018

Girl Scouts Troop 1508 GrandFriends Visit

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Girl Scouts troop 1508 came to visit with our residents…

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April2018

Fun Events at The Arbors: March 2018

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Can you believe it’s already April?! Our residents in all…

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August2017

Gallery Night & Grand Friends Program Reveal at Bohemia

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Gallery Night & Grand Friends Program Reveal Please join us on…

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February2017

“Grand-Friend” Visits at The Arbors at Bohemia

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"Grand-friends" Program at The Arbors Teaming up with local schools,…

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November2016

Grand-friends Visit at Hauppauge

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This past Tuesday, The Arbors at Hauppauge's Grand-Friends Program welcomed …

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May2016

Grand-friends Program

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Teaming up with local schools, residents have the opportunity to…

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George Starkesen

“The best part of The Arbors are the people, the programs and the independence. I take daily walks around the neighborhood”

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Doris Crotty

“I like the programs offered, they keep me busy and engaged. I love living here”

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Dolores McCrone

“I’ve made The Arbors my home and I am very content”

Josephine Foschino-4
Josephine Foschino

“I love making new friends and enjoying life”

Gladys Bischoff-5
Gladys Bischoff

“I love my beautiful room and all my friends”

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