Senior dorm: college students move into assisted living home

[@mandybradley3079]

This is brilliant. We need more of this. Wake up America. Help one another.

[@MyWalk3296]

Amen

[@christopherstevenadams6521]

Amen this is a awesome idea

[@Perry-o5i]

​@christopherstevenadams6521 no it isn't

[@tablescissors]

@@Perry-o5i Are you ok

[@wendyblaauw2578]

@@Perry-o5iwhy not?

[@Dovelunalove]

During COVID in my last year of nursing school my university assigned us 6months at a nursing home. The facility was run down conditions were horrible staff was neglectful. Most residents hadn’t had a family visit in years! It made me fear old age. This program is amazing!

[@ConKhiMyDen]

they only come around when the inheritance is ready.

[@YunuPolsen]

​@@ConKhiMyDenYou may be right😢 For just over a year my daddy shared a room with a gentleman who, to me, was a real sweetheart. No one ever visited him until two days before his death. I obviously don't know the full story of what kept the family members from visiting, but it still made me sad.

[@YunuPolsen]

Nursing homes have made me fear old age too 😢 There are a lot of loving, dedicated people that work in these facilities, but those that are neglectful seem to outnumber the good. It just breaks my heart.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

@@ConKhiMyDen chances are there is no inheritance.

[@Mary-cg1sl]

The male student is like, "I only pay $400 a month and I get nice digs and nice people? It's the deal of the century." It's also a genius idea of the director to generate a source of funds for the facility. With 10 students, the facility generates $4,000 a month, win win.

[@Emily-ou5xv]

So true!!! That’s amazing

[@tablescissors]

Provided they are well behaved. Yes.

[@generalpurpose772]

@@tablescissors I think the volunteering hours would put anyone off from staying in this place as a student if they had bad intentions and no desire to be part of the community because there are expectations placed upon anyone who wants to live there.

[@wendyblaauw2578]

@@tablescissorsI think the seniors are 😇

[@davidbullock1101]

Or $2000 if each student volunteers 20 hours but still win win

[@cathyanderson8133]

Love this idea. To often the elderly are forgotten when they have so much to give.❤

[@DonnieThorson]

UNIVERSAL↔DIVERSITY

[@gabriellahsdancingheart8808]

Yes!

[@karenrich9092]

This director sure had a GREAT idea! Imagine what these generations can teach each other!

[@cindywagner4623]

I think that’s a perfect situation for both. The college kids need housing and seniors need company.

[@DonnieThorson]

UNIFIED↔DIVERSITY

[@kayeruss7313]

College kids also need a dose of reality and some experienced wisdom. Elders often can provide such things that you are unlikely to find in fellow students.

[@alizahalon]

The college kids are getting much more than housing. They are learning about real life. These seniors are the best teachers. The students are actually becoming better people. By giving, they are receiving more than they could have ever imagined.

[@kat35lulu88]

@@cindywagner4623 looks like good food is in the mix also!

[@barbaraprice2550]

A great idea for the old and young generations learning from each other. The distance from college and assistive living is close and convenient. Win, win situation.

[@christinevanwinkle-smith4902]

We have a program in my home town, but it is the other end of the spectrum….We have kindergarten at our nursing home, all the kiddos call the residents “grandma & grandpa” it’s the most precious bond❤❤❤❤

[@southernjulip2403]

Best story in years. Literally!❤❤

[@divinetime999]

Absolutely! 😢I'm crying cause it touched my heart

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Wow! This is so great. Ppl are treated sooo badly at nursing homes. This is a way to keep seniors safer and to give young ppl the time, attention and knowledge they never got growing up. How can we spread this love around our country?

[@marysaade4343]

Most seniors are putting those homes in never heard again from their families😢

[@youtubecommentator6023]

@marysaade4343 exactly.....so what's your point? Wouldn't having college kids dorm it up with the Elderly be a GOOD thing?

[@Autumn1988]

This is such a lovely idea especially if you have students who don’t feel comfortable in a dorm with a lot of drinking/parties and enjoy spending time with older folks ❤

[@Rehearsal3434]

This would have kept me in college.😊

[@suemitchel-runow3566]

YES! That was a real turn off more me when I looked into the Dorms

[@ponygirl9831]

What an amazing idea I guarantee the health of these people in this assisted living center will be greatly improved by just being around loving people

[@bryanlb4987]

We have university students living in the seniors residence I live in. It is great in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

[@generalpurpose772]

This is why having a culture of community is so important. They can learn from the residents wisdom and experience and the students with their youth and energy bring life back into the room.

[@violinplayer101]

What a great idea! I wish more places would start this type of program...There is a lot we can learn from older generations, and for those that didn't grow up with grandparents, it's a way that those kids to know what that feels like!

[@awho33]

This is brilliant! Why isn't this happening more?!

[@davidthaler7018]

@H A whole month later. Heavens, what kept you?

[@davidthaler7018]

@H Of course you were. And have those nasty super predators finally been vanquished?

[@thewkovacs316]

this program should be everywhere

[@margaretstansfield4200]

This is SO SO GOOD for everyone involved. We were never meant to live in 'silos.' More of this please!

[@madformessier]

That melts my heart,so beautiful.

[@carolbabb4391]

We need to see more of the bridging the gap. No matter what the age, we still need each other. 😊

[@mariasant7810]

The ALF director is brilliant. Love it

[@Chesh89]

I would love to see this as a full on college program with any higher education facilities near assisted living facilities. Not only would it enrichen the lives of the elderly residents, they would have other people looking out for them during their nursing care and they would be able to guide a future generation by sharing stories and advice. Doing scheduled activities is good for both, the seniors would have great things to look forward to along with students who would not have time for the kind of partying that would compromise their studies. Not to mention, it could disqualify them from the program. I think it'd be especially good for students going to medical schools and that could also be added safety for the seniors, as they would have some knowledge of what to do during medical emergencies. Also, it's just so wonderful to see all those smiles. Everyone looks so happy!

[@karenmicinski3028]

That an awesome idea. This is a program that all Assisted Living should do

[@rg1whiteywins598]

I adore senior citizens. I use to both work and volunteer at nursing homes and loved it. I wish I had been offered this when I was in college.

[@marcusanderson-yeager6740]

We moved a college student into my mother-in-law home, she bloomed and cooks' breakfast, makes her a lunch, and dinner. The student helps with the house and yard.

[@suemitchel-runow3566]

❤ 🎉

[@1224dlc]

I wish this was going on when I was in college. I still miss my grandparents and great grandparents. This is ideal to have love, friendship, and support for everyone involved!

[@sociologica4247]

I saw this in holland many years ago, I thought it was an amazing thing that so many more should incoporate!

[@megano.6808]

I know this story is several years old, but it's beautiful! Would absolutely LOVE to see an update if this is still happening.

[@tlhommedieu]

what an absolutely WONDERFUL idea. Got me crying. This honestly sounds absolutely amazing and rewarding all the way around.

[@anitagrant6465]

This is a blessing, not to many kids would do this

[@kat35lulu88]

But maybe more than we think.......

[@fl0pZ3]

I definitely would do this

[@KeiPalace]

oh many many people would do this

[@aimeeinkling]

Plenty would do it just for the affordable rent!

[@1Andrea]

Interesting we always find ways for something not to work

[@Mikkirose1]

They are so lucky! It's getting to live with your grandparents! 🥰

[@xcountryrunner9]

Beautiful!!! Like it's supposed to be! All generations together, not separate. ❤️❤️❤️ Love this so much.

[@777dragonborn]

This is crucial , both the older and younger generations benefit from each other.

[@SHANDI1967]

I think this is a wonderful idea! People helping people and engaging people in meaningful activities. This is lovely!

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

I’m so glad they tried this. I hope it works out favorably for all concerned. ❤ I think this is powerful in a way that requires no explanation and so I hope that turns out to be true.

[@lindakelley2676]

I had this idea when I was a teen. 50 years ago. Only with foster kids, and college students. Even blend daycare kids in. Its a win-win.

[@jp-ju1iv]

Brilliant! Kudos to Director Cheryl for thinking outside the box ❤🎉

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

This idea needs to be taken up by not only other universities & nursing homes but other countries Victoria Australia 🇦🇺

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Could you get it started Australia? Or do you know someone who could? Please try.❤

[@winterfawn2341]

This is absolutely the best idea ever!!!! We so need to cherish our elders! ❤❤❤❤

[@KimDe05]

That is a marvelous idea. They can learns so much from each other.

[@simonrivers-ko8gm]

This is a brilliant idea. The senior residents still have much to share. The knitting looks great!

[@Nargon46]

MORE OF THIS!! What an amazing boost to mental health for all involved. This is how we care for our children and our elders. This needs to be a national, a worldwide thing!

[@brendaedwards535]

What a great idea! I wonder if it’s still going on?

[@glotree]

More of this. Lots more of this.

[@bakerwannabe4435]

Wow, this is amazing! What an amazing idea. This would make such a difference if this type of program was replicated in every town and city across the country.

[@berlynify]

..brilliant...brilliant...BRILLIANT! ..more of this please...such a win-win..remember my uncle telling me, in the Netherlands, older folk would live on the ground floor and students in the floors above. Connections got made & students would look out for the older folk, getting them milk what have you...& vice versa. ❤ ✌🏽 (🇨🇦)

[@ryanthomas985]

Those are great kids

[@ritaobrien2779]

The history and days gone by stories are priceless. Both receive so much from each other. There should be more of these agreements across the nation.

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Thanks for this report! I work at a Senior Living center near a university. This would be perfect in my town too!

[@AndreaEllenG-i7u]

Oh this brings tears to my eyes! As a child I would walk to visit my Nana. Our home town was quaint and simpler than today's towns. After raising my children I worked with the elderly. Now I'm elderly and well taken care of and loved. This whole idea is phenomenal! Please students are learning a lifelong lesson of compassion and love for the elderly. They are learning the reward there is in giving to others. Congratulations.

[@helenramsdell1959]

I wrote a term paper in college on this subject thirty years ago. . I wrote about "latch key" kids being matched with "grandparents" in their building or neighborhoods. Everyone benefited in a great way from the working parents to the kids to the elderly neighbors and the families of the elderly neighbors. A beautiful circle of companionship and mentorship flowing back and forth.

[@tablescissors]

Shocking to me that no one was abused!

[@stefs3460]

What a great idea! The elderly people feel happier being around the young people and feel a purpose in making sure they eat right and pass on valuable information and skills to the next generation and the young people grow to be more well rounded and may feel calmer with an older person looking out for them. For most of the students this is their first time living away from home and some get very anxious so having surrogate grandparents would alleviate this stress.

[@ninabriesch4184]

I hope more places would this. It helps both side- Students will learn how to behave and respect other people who need some help and on the way The Eldery will have company who will keep their spirits up . Sadly i don't think this will happen in many places.

[@JenniferKMorin]

Worked in long term care, this is so lovely. Unfortunately, there are never spare rooms for this here, just long lists of seniors waiting to get into homes.

[@coffeeaddictexpress5038]

This is absolutely beautiful. It’s completely a win win!

[@ericajones6642]

This was so smart

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

KARE 11, thank you so much for your thoughtful, uplifting reporting. With your meaningful stories and caring crew, you stand out in TV Land. No thrill reporting, no botoxed presenters. Humanity and empathy. You are a wonderful, calm island amongst the hysteria.

[@sharita7270]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

[@davinagallardo9393]

Love this idea and I just watch the same thing but it was a daycare and seniors ♥️

[@cuprunnethover2509]

5 years later! That is a great story! I am glad it come up on my feed! Wonderful story!

[@CraftyGirlNC]

That's so incredible! Both generations learning from each other!

[@debbie5454]

This just touched my heart so much it made me cry.

[@krissy0628]

I would so do this. Always loved speaking and learning from the older generation

[@lagunabxo]

So much to love about this! This should be done all over the world

[@rbc4989]

Beautiful. This should be an option everywhere

[@lhead7226]

This is an awesome Idea. It gives the patients something to keep them busy and it gives the kids lifelong learning experience. We need more of this!

[@eleasemeyer5961]

What a wonderful idea❤❤

[@laceitup1]

I love love love this idea! What a brave Director to open her mind to new ideas!!! The elderly have so much wisdom and it is being lost in the shuffle of life. And the stories they can share❤

[@Mavis-u3k]

What lovely young people they are. I wish them all the very best for their future lives.

[@soniatriana9091]

What a genius idea!! This Assisted Living Facility is so lucky to give this opportunity to such kind, caring, talented, & considerate college students! These students were raised to be compassionate towards others, no wonder they all love being there, learning from their Resident Friends, being of service, & experiencing the power of being useful to others! What a rich experience for everyone involved in this BRILLIANT IDEA!!!💕💕🤗

[@MeMeDaVinci]

This is brilliant. I love the accommodations! I'm 65 and would rather be a student!

[@teeniequeenie8369]

This is great❤

[@angelaandreasen6797]

Wow what a brilliant idea. This is great for the elderly. Very helpful for both elderly and the young.

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

I would’ve done this in a heartbeat! God bless them ALL! This is a WONDERFUL PROGRAM! I hope to see more of this!

[@elizabethsteen581]

I'm bawling. I couldn't love this more!! We need SO much MORE of this!! ❤

[@ohsoloco5113]

This reminds me of the preschool program in a senior living facility. They need love and interaction. And the youth benefits from the knowledge and wisdom.

[@esterrios3998]

Made me cry!! I'm so happy!!

[@mikeifyouplease]

Such a beautiful story, and such a wonderful program. There should be so many more of this type of living arrangement. Everyone wins! Can't get better than that!!

[@missjennygutierrez4691]

Wow what a wonderful idea!! I remember when I was a student in Wisconsin I did a lot of volunteer work at an elderly home. I loved it!! Even every time I got there I had to repeat my name and all the info and the people who lived there they did not recognized me at all, I didn't mind!! It was like a having my grandparents close to me and offering me chocolates or whatever they had in exchange of having those wonderful chats with them. I was feeling homesick and they we alone so that was the perfect equation to be in touch with people and felt love!!

[@knitntea1672]

This is absolutely wonderful! What a great idea. The wisdom and experience of the old with the youth and enthusiasm of the young.

[@stanogrady893]

I think that’s a great idea. Learning from both generations

[@gloriastarkgraf251]

Wow. What a great idea. Takes a lot of tolerance, patience, renewal of thinking and humor, but doable. 💕

[@mst6459]

OMG! How fantastic! Beautiful idea!

[@gabriellahsdancingheart8808]

Love this idea! I loved with one of my professors moms my last year in college. She was an amazing friend to know!

[@CRAFT7445]

That's a great idea; each can learn from one another.

[@cindyarnold7860]

Brilliant and so important! More of this!!

[@lindanorrell7812]

How totally wonderful to see this I’ve always been close to older people for they have so much to share Great wisdom to glean from them Great idea to start this program You are a way maker to the rest of the nursing homes

[@donnamck8324]

Such a wonderful, lovely idea for everyone. I love this! The interactions will probably prolong the lives of seniors and certainly they are enriching the lives of each other. 🥰

[@rachelfrees1268]

Great story . What a wonderful idea and blessing to the elderly and young folks.❤

[@courtney9213]

What a wonderful idea!!! This is so great!! Benefits the students and seniors.

[@VioletRed77755]

This is wonderful may God continue to Bless them ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@giselavargas5555]

Wow, this is a marvelous idea!

[@andyletterman2893]

Now this is the True Spirit of GENERATIVITY 👍

[@Hyperfocused_Squirrel]

This is amazing the healthy growth and support they are providing each other is priceless. More homes like this need to be opened, empathy, integrity, community, generosity, wisdom given and received through intergenerational community living.

[@susanstancliff2937]

How wonderful! Just like a good family!❤Thank you!

[@claudiaweber7011]

Brilliant idea! A win/win for everyone.🙏❤️

[@DawnLapka-c8i]

That's an exceptional idea, and very good for the seniors as well as the students. That's how true love brings longer healthy life, and it warms my heart to see this video first thing in the morning.

[@Bethanyview]

Love, love, love this!! Everyone thrives while everyone teaches and learns.

[@tesssmith4036]

What an ABSOLUTELY HEARTWARMING and brilliant story!!!! And an ingenious idea! It's a win win situation! LOVE IT!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Laura-ii1xq]

I think this is wonderful. I think seniors have so much to teach the younger, but don't get the credit for that. They are our elders that were here before us. They learned things that we have not yet. If we listened to them more our lives would be better.