2018-19 Mid-School Year timeline
Sweet Readers Expands to Chelsea in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America!
De La Salle Sweet Readers connect with neighborhood adults and their care partners at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Special thanks to Molly, Soobin, Jodie, Sandy & Ira, Hedy, Paul & Eileen and those wonderful Sweet Readers! … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers Expands to Chicago!
Catherine Cook Sweet Readers are marvelous! A big thank you to CeCe at Sunrise, Kate, Jessica M., Lara, Kelli, Cory, Jessica D. and Kristin! … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers Expands in Greenwich!
Brunswick Sweet Readers enters its 6th year with an expanded program in partnership with Willow Gardens of New Rochelle and Parsonage Cottage of Greenwich. Special thanks to Erin, Sarah, the whole Brunswick team, Sallie and Tammy! … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers Expands to The Bronx and Washington Heights!
TYWLS Bronx Sweet Readers bring so much heart and joy to the adults at Riverstone Senior Center - they are reinventing community! Special thanks to Christina, Brittany, Lindsay, Carmen and Ilana. … [Read more...]
Young Leaders step up!
In 2018 the Sweet Readers Leadership Council expanded to 15 Young Leaders from 7 New York City Schools: Trinity, Fieldston, Brearley, Collegiate, Nightingale, Spence and Grace Church. In this, the Council's fourth year, our Young Leaders are once again raising awareness about Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers Orientation 2018 at Mount Sinai School of Medicine!
This year’s orientation featured neuroscientist and founding director of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, Dr. Howard Fillit, Genontologist and SR Board Member, Dr. Linda DeCherrie, Young Leaders Kate Mintz and Avital Mintz and SR CEO Karen Young. Watch the video and listen to the goal of … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers Expands in London!
Alleyn's Sweet Readers, now in their third year at Castlebar Care Home, have expanded another 27% this year. While we miss Natalie (who will soon be back!) the program continues to flourish under the excellent leadership of Nicholas, Jenny (featured in the upper left part of this page) and … [Read more...]
Sweet Readers expands Early Stage Community!
We are delighted to announce 10 new Manhattan programs developed specifically for adults living with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Each program is 5-6 one-hour weekly facilitated sessions during which adults and their care partners, paired with Sweet Readers, explore … [Read more...]
