Meet Nidhi and Kalyani, who have been matched in the Senior Connections program for nearly five years.
Nidhi (26) joined the program while studying Health Care Administration at Loyola University Chicago when her class on Healthy Aging for Older Adults matched her with Kalyani. Nidhi and Kalyani became fast friends and have continued their relationship well beyond the scope of the class. They have been friends throughout Nidhi’s undergraduate program, her graduate education, and into the start of her career. Nidhi says, “Kalyani has been a great supporter throughout these stages, providing guidance and assuring me of my ability to succeed. I have been so amazed by the strong friendship we have built over the phone in the past five years.”
Kalyani (87) lives in Evanston, away from her children and grandchildren in Oregon. Her weekly conversations with Nidhi have been an uplifting part of her routine and she loves hearing all that Nidhi is achieving in her education and career. Kalyani says, “I really enjoy this program. The staff is very caring and helpful, and my match has been an excellent connection for me. I live alone, and sometimes I go a long time without talking to someone else, so I appreciate getting to chat with Nidhi each week. It puts me in a good mood and is rewarding for me.”
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