Work directly with community-dwelling older adults in an independent living facility providing client-centered support while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with the Holland House, you’ll play a key role in providing meaningful engagement for older adults from marginalized groups striving to keep their independence while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. You will participate in the delivery of Simply Aging, a holistic wellness program designed and lead by Dr. Amber Armstead. Simply Aging is an 8-week total wellness program aimed at facilitating successful aging in place using the 8 dimensions of wellness: occupational, emotional, physical, social, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, and financial. Participating students are required to commit to a minimum of 3 session.
