Lady-Links is organized around the idea that being a friend is meaningful in many ways.
We’re not alone in this thought. Just think of TV shows organized around friendships, and you’ll probably think of two of the most popular classic ones:
Friends – The show aired on NBC running for 10 seasons from 1994 – 2004 and involved a group of friends who always stood by each other regardless of circumstances.
Cheers – Airing from 1982 – 1993 on NBC with the theme song catch phrase “Where everybody knows your name.” In other words, these weren’t merely acquaintances…they were people who cared enough about one another to know each person’s name and something about them.
However, Friends and Cheers aren’t real. They were just the results of the creative genius of their originators; a form of entertainment that kept audiences watching season after season because the shows represented the type of lives we wanted…a way to have meaningful relationships on a consistent basis.
The Lady-Links program is real. We visit real people (Dear Friends) who are in various stages of cognitive decline, engaging them in activities they enjoy and can successfully complete. Just like our TV ideals, we stand by our dear friends in good times and in difficult times but unlike our TV counterparts, we know much more than just their names. We bring encouragement, support and inspiration to our visits and engage our dear friends in cognitive and emotional stimulation benefiting them in areas of enhanced mental and physical health.
The Lady-Links have been making friendship visits to their Dear Friends since we were organized in 2013 and it works! The families of our dear friends are generous with their praise and support of our program because they see the difference it makes in the lives of their loved ones.
We’re thankful to have the opportunity to share with real people in real places and to know that our love and laughter enhances real people’s lives in real and meaningful ways. Cheers to our Friends we call Dear Friends! And that’s for real!
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