BEST DAY OF MY LIFE SO FAR INC
Cause Area
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Seniors
Location
1717 ARCH STREET 5TH FLOORPHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.bestdayofmylifesofar.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Best Day of My Life So Far provides a cure for social isolation, by empowering older adults to share life stories and inspiring human connection across generational and social divides.
Description
Our name, "The Best Day of My Life So Far," is grounded in the belief that you can turn any day into the best day of your life, just by sharing a story (whether it’s about good or bad times, ordinary or spectacular days) with someone who really cares to listen. Driven by a love of life and a love of people, we are a welcoming and supportive community where people of all ages and social, economic and cultural backgrounds can experience genuine human connection.
Our solution for isolation is to twofold: to empower older adults to share life stories, and through the sharing of those stories, inspire genuine human connection across generational and social divides. Field tested nationwide and backed by international research, our storytelling programs deliver these 6 key benefits:
1 Social Engagement
2 Technological Engagement
3 Intergenerational Engagement
4 Cognitive Activity
5 Reminiscence Activity
6 Emotional Expression