Posted by Sometimes it takes so little. Jeff Balch realized that because one kind sentence stuck with him for more than 30 years. Jeff’s mom died of cancer at the age of 60 in 1992. When the trash collector inquired about Jeff’s mom just a few days later, Jeff informed him of his mom’s death. The man soon returned with…Read more »
Posted by A toddler’s giggle is one of the best sounds in the world, and a care home in Japan couldn’t agree more! Research suggests that young children and older adults in the same space can have benefits for all. So, a care home has some special “employees” under the age of three who bring joy to…Read more »
Posted by Happy Birthday . . . to the Jungle Gym! The jungle gym is turning 100 years old! Whether you call it a jungle gym or monkey bars, you know how fun it is to climb, swing, and jump on the play structure. You may be surprised to learn that the jungle gym was born out…Read more »
Posted by She’s a doctor, not an artist, but Dr. Felicity Fishman is healing through art. Dr. Fishman is a pediatric surgeon at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She recognizes that the work she does can be quite frightening for her patients, so she found a way to connect with them and provide comfort through fun artwork.…Read more »
Posted by Reid Moon drove a school bus in Zelienople, Pennsylvania for 27 years. During those years, he taught “his kids” a valuable lesson. A lesson about love and respect. Former students, some with their own kids now, gathered recently for a “family” reunion to thank him for that lesson. Today’s Story of Joy shows how one…Read more »
Posted by Dr. Justin Hendriksz wanted to retire, but he didn’t want to leave his patients without a doctor to care for them. After searching and searching and searching, the residents of a small town in Cornwall, England got creative. They made a music video to advertise the position, and it worked! The doctor is in! Dr.…Read more »
Posted by Japan is the world’s oldest society, and dementia is a pressing national health challenge. One restaurant in Japan has taken these facts into consideration one meal at a time. At the Cafe of Mistaken Orders, people with dementia work once a month so they can interact with new people, be productive, and feel needed. All keys to slowing…Read more »
Posted by A wedding is a special day, but it’s even more special when you’ve had a second chance at life. Ben Clark, the groom, wanted the person who gave him that second chance to be his best man even though they had never met in person. Jan Rolfes is the BEST best man ever! Click below…Read more »
Posted by Hurry! Fat Bear Week is almost over! You only have two more days to vote for your favorite bear. What’s Fat Bear Week? It’s kind of like March Madness . . . but with bears! There’s brackets and eliminations. Along the way, you get to see great pictures of bears and learn fun facts. Click…Read more »
Posted by It’s not your usual college football practice workout. Several University of Louisville football players recently came to the rescue after a car accident near their practice field. A car was on its side, and the players were able to lift the car to rescue the driver. They were thanked by the police in a social…Read more »
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