In 2019, a woman who heads hospitality and communications at a nursing home in England wanted to find a way to get more people in the community to visit residents and mingle with them.
Her idea has turned into something far bigger than she could’ve ever imagined. “I wanted other people to experience the value in learning from older people, because they have so much to share and so much life experience,” Shaleeza Hasham told “Good Morning America.” “I think it’s a very, very valuable thing for people to be involved with.” That October, Shaleeza Hasham launched “Adopt a Grandparent.” Now, the program has made its virtual launch amid the coronavirus pandemic, and what started as 130 locals going to the nursing home and visiting with residents