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If you\u2019re looking for a story to brighten your day, look no further. We have a heartwarming post in store featuring preschoolers, seniors and some pretty special friendships.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story comes from this summer feature of Chatham Magazine<\/a>, a lifestyle publication that\u2019s only released five times per year. Each feature discusses all-things food, arts and the community. And for the story we\u2019re sharing today, you\u2019ll see how local preschoolers paid a sweet visit to senior living residents in their area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We hope the highlight below brings a smile to your face. Feel free to flip to page 96 of the magazine<\/a> to read the full story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local preschoolers help senior living residents overcome isolation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past few years have been challenging for seniors and their families. From strict lockdowns to other regulations preventing in-person visits, seniors residing in communities have faced feelings of loneliness and isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s always light at the end of the tunnel. And for residents at Galloway Ridge at Featherington, part of that light was a visit from the Primrose School of Chapel Hill preschoolers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit was brought to be as part of the school\u2019s \u201cAdopt-a-grandparent\u201d program, which creates opportunities for young children and seniors to develop respectful, positive relationships. \u201cThe program provides children the chance to be of service, feel needed, develop sensitivity and respect the needs of others,\u201d shares the co-owner of Primrose School of Chapel Hill, Melissa Mart<\/a>. \u201cFor the [adopted] grandparent, the program offers an opportunity to share talents, knowledge and friendship with the children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program brings children into community rooms to play games, make crafts and enjoy story time with senior living residents. The kids also craft greetings, posters and drawings for their \u201cadopted\u201d grandparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdopt-a-grandparent\u201d was in full swing before the onset of COVID-19, and since then, in-person visits haven\u2019t been possible. That is, until now. The recent visit to Galloway Ridge was the first of its kind since the beginning of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that visit certainly sparked joy amongst residents, who were able to enjoy the children\u2019s company for the first time in over two years. Be sure to check out the photos shared in Chatham magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t forget to spotlight one of the preschoolers in mention, Connor, the son of a team Yardi member! That member is Stephen Allen, a senior account executive on our senior living sales team<\/a>. It\u2019s wonderful to celebrate students like Connor for connecting with seniors and spreading kindness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you\u2019ll read the full spread<\/a> featuring the students at Primrose School at Chapel Hill and their visit to Galloway ridge. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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