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Sisters Reunite after 50 Years
Coming from a large family, Amelia ‘Amy’ D., age 68 of Great Neck, NY, takes the meaning of family to heart. When Amy was 10, she and her three younger siblings were adopted and were separated from their older sister, Lina. Amy hasn’t seen Lina since 1964 and...
John Meets Robin Roberts
John W, 70, is a retired police officer from Baltimore, Maryland. In August 2007 John was diagnosed with cancer. It was that same August that Robin Roberts, the Good Morning America producer and anchor, was diagnosed with breast cancer and chose to remain on the air...
Arlene Spends Special Family Weekend in NYC
Arlene Z., 83, of Woodmere, NY has devoted her life to helping others improve their own lives. She began her 40-year educational career as a teacher and moved into school administration, retiring after serving as the Vice Principal at Lawrence Middle School in Long...
Esther Meets Dr. Oz
Esther A. is 87 years old and currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Brookdale Heritage of Raleigh. Esther is an extremely health-conscious older adult who prides herself on her healthy eating habits, exercise routines, and involvement in all health related...
Lucille Meets Rabbi Marc Gellman
At 90 years old, Lucille C. is a lively woman full of kindness and faith. She is a resident of Heritage of Raleigh, a Brookdale Community in North Carolina. Lucille believes that the most important thing she or anyone else can do is to help others. For the past 20...
Elinor Returns to NYC
Elinor S., 83, of Pittsburgh, PA is a kind-hearted older adult who has dedicated many years of her life to caring for others. Elinor’s Wish of a Lifetime was to go back to New York City, where she was raised, to relive her life’s best memories. Elinor has maintained a...