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Friends in Action* is a non-profit, collaborative organization dedicated to sustaining quality of life, dignity, and independence for older persons and their families through education and volunteerism. |
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Media RoomRegional/National News • News Articles • Radio Programs • Personal Stories
Regional/National StoriesFriends in Action and our Director, Stephanie Bender-Kitz, are the featured cover story for the September/October issue of the Idaho Women's Journal. The story discusses the important role of volunteers in serving frail elders and family caregivers. Check it out at: http://idahowomensjournal.com. ********************************* ABC World News series "Families on the Brink: What to do About Mom and Dad?" is a new series focusing on the complex issues surrounding elder care. The panel discussions are available in print or video format, and address topics including elder drivers, medications and the stress of caregiving. Other topics discussed were death and illness.
News ArticlesFriends in Action Featured by Divas for a Difference (link to Idaho Statesman) Friends in Action Volunteers highlighted in local newsletter! (pdf format) How Can We Help Our Nation's Caregivers? (link to Parade Magazine) Radio ProgramsFriends in Action
on KBOI's Morning Show, "Idaho Talks Live " Personal StoriesFour volunteers from the Simplot Internal Audit department spent a Friday afternoon teambuilding while doing yard work for one of our frail seniors. Here’s what their team leader had to say about their experience: “We really enjoyed ourselves working in Barbara’s yard and really appreciate the opportunity to help. Could we get Barbara’s address so we can send her a card and thank her for allowing us to spend the afternoon with her? It was such a fun day for all of us.” Check out their happy smiles when they stopped for pizza after they were done with their work.  |
