She would like some input on this issue.  Thanks!!

I am wondering if you would help me.  I have been working on my Girl Scout Silver Award and in the process, I have noticed that many of the elderly people I know are suffering in loneliness.  I want to help them. 

On the other hand, the young people that I have seen do not notice the sadness of the elderly because our culture portrays the elderly as unimportant.  The younger generations are missing out on the relationships with distant grandparents and could use the influence of the more experienced generation in their lives.

I would like to help them notice and appreciate each other so that both groups benefit.  I am thinking of starting a Secret Grandparent program, similar to a Secret Sister exchange or I would like to start an Adopt-a-Senior program at my church where kids like me would get together with an “adopted grandparent” and talk, bake, do crafts read and otherwise get to know each other better. 

I would appreciate any input and suggestions in dealing with this issue.  Thank you.

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Posted by Anonymous

I think the "adopt a grandparent" is a great idea! Kids can learn so much from them and vice-a-versa. Good for you and may God bless your project!
Lori
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