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This interview goes over the different aspects that goes into healthcare in terms of socioeconomic status and access to health insurance specifically focusing on the aging population. Alana gives much insight about the importance of education for underserved populations in...

conversation with Robert

Ashok Haralakere Motaiah, 49 year old male, describes his life growing up in India.

A check in with my Dad, as he recovers from a stroke.

Caregiving- Full Circle

John from Herndon shares 2 stories of fleeting kindness from 60 and 20 years ago, that made a big impression, and have remained in his memory. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program...

Bre and Kate talk to Joan and Gary Coomes about empathy toward the elderly community, aging, and experiencing life.

A three-month check-in with my Dad after he suffered a stroke in November, 2022. Hear about his health updates and how life has changed since returning home from the hospital.

Hilary, a 7-yr volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent (The Mount), explains how serving at The Mount has shaped her and what it is like for her to have a family member live here. He's found a lot of love...

Elizabeth shares with Julie about her early experiences with The Mount, how she began volunteering and her continued relationship there.

Bill Goold and Sally Russell are best friends in their 60’s who are talking about aging.

Recently my Dad suffered a severe stroke, causing him to lose function of his left side, and landing him an intensive rehab hospital. This is a conversation between him and I as he prepares to return home.

Diane, Manisha, and Devon talk about The Villages of San Mateo County, parenting, aging, and more.

Leonie volunteers for the Villages of San Mateo County to give back after her experience caring for her mother.

My grandmother and I had a fun time today sharing her memories. I learned a lot about the generations of women before me. I am incredibly grateful to have such strong women in my life.

Board of Directors Storytelling Project: Our third StoryCorps conversation is between San Francisco Village Executive Director Kate Hoepke and Board member Dr. Wayne Pan. Kate and Wayne shared personal stories that led them to be where they are today. They...

Carl and Debbie share some stories of Carl's early years, then their life together, married for 50 years. Debbie skillfully redirects Carl's answers when his memory is challenging him to recall details.

My grandmother shares stories and perspective from her 94 years of life including losing two partners to polio, raising three children on her own and being gender non-conforming and gay in the 1940's and 50's

Interview

I interviewed my mother and asked her the most important questions.

My dad and I discussed his upbringing in St. Louis, his time in the military, and when he got his hat stolen outside of a Jackson 5 concert.

Linda talks about taking care of her parents. As an only child the caretaking is mostly left to her, but she does have some help from a childhood friend. There are rewards to taking care of your parents, knowing they...

Abebeck, a caregiver with PACE, talks with coworker Charlie about Fasika (Ethiopian Easter) and explains this special time in her culture. Also talks about the importance of neighbors, coworkers and participants.

We discussed 5 questions that allowed me to connect to my grandma and some words of wisdom she could share with me.

Steve Desroches (47) and Adam Peck (84) have a rather philosophical discussion shortly after Adam's 84th birthday and on his 41st wedding anniversary about life, the passing of time, and the rhythms and patterns in life, if there even are...