Hear from the Elders that are living in long term care settings and in their own homes.  Here are some highlight stories from Elders reflecting on what it means to age, what it is like to live in a home where The Eden Alternative is being brought to light and their stories to help us understand the importance of this journey we are taking together to change the care of Elders in our society.

Definition of an Elder: An Elder is a person who is still growing,still a learner, still filled with potential,  and whose life continues to have within it promise for and connection to the future. An Elder is still in pursuit of happiness, joy and pleasure, and their birthright to these remains intact.  Moreover, an Elder is a person who deserves respect and honor and whose work it is to synthesize wisdom from long-life experience and formulate this into a legacy for future generations.  From - The Live Oak Project,  Barry Barkan, founder of the Live Oak Project

From Dan Kammerer - Eden Ambassador from Douglas County Health Center in Omaha, NE

2nd Letter from Dan

From Regina Brett - WestRidge Care Center

From the Lobby Gang at St. John's Home in Rochester, NY

Check out the bell choir from Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend, IN.

Juneau Pioneers' Home - video

Bent County Healthcare Center has a great story about a father and son reunion . Check it out!

Dennis, an Elder living at Douglas County Health Center in Omaha, NE shares his story

Here is a great story from Billie Marie Bliesner at Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home, Arvada, CO

Ada Calvin lives at Rolling Fields in Conneautville, PA. She not only enjoys life in her home, but she is a poet as well. Enjoy her story!

St. John's Home in Rochester, NY did a great project to support an Elder home in Japan in the Tsunami area. Learn more about their Thousand Cranes .

Ruby, an Eden A' Pioneer from Murray House in Englad, shares her story of how the Eden Alternative has touched her life and the lives of Elders around her.

Dr. Felix Stuphin from Aldersgate Retirement Community in Meridian, MS is busy planting tress and growing youth in his community.