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Senior Spotlight: Sue

Conversations to Remember was founded with a clear mission: help fight cognitive decline in senior citizens by combating loneliness and social isolation. Since its establishment in 2020, the organization has enlisted the help of student volunteers nationwide to participate in virtual visits with seniors from all over the country. Thanks to the volunteers’ efforts and …

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How Technology Can Help Seniors Experiencing Loneliness and Social Isolation

Loneliness and social isolation are major concerns for many older adults. These individuals are more likely to experience social isolation due to reasons such as losing social ties, relocating to care communities and facing limitations from their physical and mental health. When older adults are isolated and lonely, it can lead to various issues, such …

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2022 Talk-a-thon Wrap-up

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Talk-a-thon. Through the generosity of our supporters, we were able to raise over $20,000 to support our cause and help bring relief to lonely senior citizens. By all metrics, the 2022 Talk-a-thon surpassed our 2021 campaign. Not only did we have more donors than last year, …

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C2R on College Campuses

Conversations to Remember’s college volunteers are establishing campus chapters where members can meet up in person to learn and engage in various activities together. This is the first time Conversations to Remember has helped host physical gatherings, and volunteers are reaching out to their college communities to expand the organization and further its mission.  Ilayda, …

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What is: Parkinson’s Disease Dementia?

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder in the central nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) processes information and sends motor signals through the body in response. Thus, Parkinson’s disease often affects motor functions, resulting in involuntary movements, such as tremors and loss of balance.  Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) is diagnosed when people living with or …

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Virtual Visits 2.0

Conversations to Remember has rolled out new software to support our virtual visits. This new chat system is being used already to identify new volunteers for our visits. Instead of asking everyone for their availability at the start of each semester and then relying on that information being accurate, we are now reaching out to …

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