U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of loneliness, isolation and disconnection on the American public. In a recent advisory, he calls for a culture of connection and highlights how social isolation and loneliness...
There are so many reasons why volunteering is a great idea. It’s an opportunity to help out your community, gain new skills, and make a difference in the world. But that’s not all; there are plenty of other benefits to volunteering. From personal growth to career...
November 2022 marked my 10th year as a Certified Child Life Specialist. I’ve been commonly asked what I do for a living at social gatherings- and after all these years, I still struggle to find a way to truly convey all that this profession encompasses. Oftentimes,...
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers No matter the century, the country, the culture, or the setting: wherever you find...
12.9.2022 Ashley found StudentsCare at the start of the pandemic. She had volunteered extensively in high school and was looking for a way to serve her community while at the University of Miami. Little did she know that this experience would have such a profound...
11.16.2022 Loneliness is a feeling of isolation. We’ve all experienced loneliness, at one time or another. For most of us, it’s just temporary. But for many older people, being isolated and lonely is a constant reality. According to recent studies, 43% of people aged...