Lifelong Experience For someone who has experienced the fullness of a long life, ‘Jane’ has been challenged to face new obstacles in her senior days. In her mid-60s, she watched her life change from happily married, housed, and healthy, to one heartbreak after another. In a year-long spiral of pain and heartbreak, Jane has walked
Familiar Eyes Her first visit to the Café was full of questions and curiosity. The frail woman was relatively new to the area, didn’t qualify for other local services, and was experiencing homelessness. She was in a very fragile place, but after a hot cup of coffee and warm plate of lasagna, she started to
He’s always one to initiate a hug or smile and ask about your day. He came into the Café, sat and chatted with other Members and Ambassadors, and quickly shared the interest of our current puzzle trend. Despite the smile and warmth, this Member has experienced despair, the cold of isolation, confusion, and depression. Like
