Where young and old meet

Recently, Homewood seniors and Herzing University Licensed Practical Nursing students came together to enjoy a day of music, socializing, ice cream and dancing to the music of Jean Rogowski — all while keeping their blood pressure in check.

Twenty students in their first semester of the nursing program arrived at the Homewood Senior Center to take blood pressure and pulse readings on a lively group of Senior Center members.

Aimee Thornton, director of the Homewood Senior Center, invited the students to join the group for their dance and ice cream social after blood pressure readings were taken, and several of the students took to the dance floor without hesitation. 

“Many of our students work or will go on to work with seniors after they graduate, so this is a great opportunity to have such a positive hands-on experience while having fun,” said Howard Davis, a Herzing instructor. “We appreciate the opportunity to meet seniors that are healthy and  engaged in the community.”

-Submitted by Herzing University