Mary Farrell
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< 1 min readAn Army veteran, Charles, 68, suffers from chronic back pain and other medical issues. He wished for a new bed as his old, worn out mattress was causing him severe back pain. Having a new, comfortable bed to sleep in will greatly improve his quality of life and allow him to participate in daily activities…
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< 1 min read102-year-old Edna was recently surprised with a live performance by Celtic Shores at her assisted living facility by our Butler County, Pennsylvania chapter! Edna is well known for her love of Irish music and was thrilled by this surprise performance. Her fellow residents at The Addison of Lowrie Place joined in the festivities, enjoying music,…
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< 1 min readDeborlyne has been living with chronic, severe pain for many years. She lives on her own and having a reclining lift chair where she can sit and sleep safely and comfortably will make a world of difference for her. Now 73, when Deborlyne was younger, she volunteered at Addison Terrace Learning working with families that…
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< 1 min readBy special request, the residents of Neshaminy Manor were once again treated to a performance from Steve Colfield & Sweet. The special concert happened on May 14, 2025 during National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Steve Colfield & Sweet performed Motown and oldies for the delighted residents who were singing, clapping and dancing along in their…
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< 1 min readGrowing up in a family that moved often, playing the piano was Gloria’s solace. She taught herself to play by ear at age three and then taught herself to read sheet music. Now 81, Gloria lives in assisted living in Long Island and often plays the piano in the recreation room, entertaining the other residents.…
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< 1 min readBorn blind, Charles, a resident of Pittsburgh, wished for AI glasses that would give him more independence and improve his quality of life. The glasses read items such as menus, prescription bottles and bills out loud to Charles so that he doesn’t always need to rely on others to read to him. At 79 years…
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< 1 min readHelen Steele, a resident of Kane Hospital in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, celebrated her 100th birthday with a party and an Elvis impersonator, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Steele turned 100 on March 28, 2025 and was surprised with a family party at her facility! She has always loved Elvis Presley and her daughter wanted to…
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< 1 min readVincent Vu, a resident of West Hartford, Connecticut, had his wish for a desktop magnifier granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter and the New England Low Vision and Blindness Association. Vincent, 79, has a B.A. in religious studies from Trinity College and would like to earn a Master’s so he can continue to work in…
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< 1 min readJames Morris, a resident of Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a Chromebook granted, thanks to our Allegheny County. The Tech Caregiver students from Forbes Road CTC visit Southwestern Veterans Center monthly to provide technical assistance to the elderly residents there. Jimmy, 73, noticed the students help many of the other…
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< 1 min readTeresa Mammano, a resident of an assisted living facility in Westbury, New York, had her lifelong wish to see Frankie Valli perform in concert granted. Teresa, 71, has always loved Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Because she lives on a fixed income, she never had the chance to make her own dream come true.…
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< 1 min readLinda Dallas, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for both a new wig and an interactive stuffed cat granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Linda is 72 and lives in a facility. She loves animals and missed having a pet. Being able to brush and cuddle her new cat will improve her…
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< 1 min readDonna Gaston, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, had her simple wish for a new mattress and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Donna, 69, needed a new bed but could not afford the cost on her limited income. She is very involved in her community, helping to serve breakfast and lunch to the other…