Topics on Aging
By Juan Gallo
Welcome to “Topics on Aging”
This blog is a frank conversation about what it means to age in our society.
I want us to consider what a wider range of diverse experiences when we talk about aging. I want to reflect on how we, as a community, want our neighbors and our mothers and fathers and our grandparents to live out their latter decades of life. I want us to consider each one of their voices as we strive to meet their needs.
Join me for weekly discussions about what it means to be a senior in South Florida and how we can and should respond to the growing needs of the aging population.
Latest Post:
How to remember seniors this holiday season
During the holiday season, Heart2Heart usually sees an uptick in volunteer involvement from churches and groups who want to share Christmas caroling or holiday activities with the seniors. It warms my heart to see people who have never visited a care center bring the festivities of the season to seniors who are lonely. We welcome new faces, and the...
Juan Gallo is the CEO of Heart2Heart Outreach, where he oversees the mobilization of volunteers to provide hope, share love and restore purpose to the lives of the aging population across South Florida.
He also serves as a local pastor and as an adjunct professor at Trinity International University, where he is teaching a course on diversity and aging. Juan has a master’s degree in counseling and psychology and is a licensed mental health counselor intern.
More from Juan Gallo ...
Trevor Henderson on making a difference as a volunteer
Trevor Henderson is from Arizona but became a Heart2Heart volunteer while working a temporary job in South Florida...
Ally Harrington on prioritizing invaluable volunteer work
Ally Harrington has been a Heart2Heart volunteer since 2020. Recently, she began working for another local...
Kim Kent explains the the Value of a Volunteer
Kim Kent has been a Heart2Heart volunteer for five years. She’s also been serving as the president of Heart2Heart’s...
What is the Value of a Volunteer?
As the leader of a nonprofit, I’m constantly advocating for the value of our volunteers. When we write grants or I...
How do you choose an assisted living facility?
Deciding that an assisted living facility is the right choice for you or for a loved one is only the beginning of your...
How do you decide whether to move a loved one into an assisted living facility?
This month, we took a deep dive into assisted living facilities. Today, I want to discuss how to make that ultimate...