PHOENIX: About 400 seniors reside in the home and 125 children attend a daycare in the building.
Employees came up with the idea of creating joint activities for the seniors and the youngsters more than 20 years ago. Director Charlene Boyd took it a step further, making sure the the entire facility is licensed for child care, creating more opportunities for the residents and the children to interact throughout the day.
Residents say spending time with the children is source of joy, and Boyd considers it an integral part of their care…