Alfie became one of the first Sweet Readers in the whole of Europe! Alfie was selected by the Alleyn’s School as one of six form 7 students to participate in the first international Sweet Readers pilot in June of 2016. At the time, Alfie was struggling a bit in school and feeling unsure of his place … [Read more...]
Emma
Emma became a Sweet Reader as part of her school program, when she was in the 8th grade. At the time, Emma had no experience with or knowledge of Alzheimer’s or dementia. After interacting with Issac, however, all of that changed. When Emma started high school, determined to do more for people … [Read more...]
Trude
In the winter of 2012 Sweet Reader sibling and Chapin student Livvy H. brought the concept of Sweet Readers to Chapin and Trude. By then we had already begun partnerships with several major museums, a network of elder care residences, and schools in Manhattan, Greenwich and Bethesda; what we hadn't … [Read more...]
Sarah
In 2012 Sarah, Middle School Head at The Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, took a chance on Sweet Readers and engaged her 8th graders and five 8th grade advisors to help us build our second Connecticut community. At the time (we were barely a year old), little did we realize the depth and … [Read more...]
Damaris
When Sweet Readers started at the Nightingale-Bamford School, Damaris was working on a part time basis and about to go on maternity leave. Upon Damaris’ return, however, what started as a volunteer after school program, thanks to her unwavering commitment and dedication, became a full grade, … [Read more...]
Erin
In 2012 Erin, eighth grade advisor at The Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, reached out to Sweet Readers having heard about our program at The Eagle Hill School and said “We have boys for you!”. At the time (we were barely a year old), little did we realize the depth and breadth of … [Read more...]
Dr. Gregory A. Petsko
We first met Dr. Petsko in 2012 when we were advocating before City Council for more funding for Alzheimer’s programming. When Dr. Petsko learned about our work he eagerly offered to help in any way possible. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Petsko served as our first ever scientist interviewee, for the … [Read more...]
