We lost our dear Kelly in February, 2016 and are deeply saddened by this loss. We continue our work to honor her wishes and make her dream a reality.
Kelly experienced, first hand, how limited the options are for a younger adult wanting to live independently but needing assistance with daily tasks. She wished for more choices. People ages 31-64 represent the fastest growing population in nursing homes today, according to the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But most assisted living options are designed to serve the elderly.
Social interaction is critical to health and happiness regardless of age, income or disability and while Kelly loved living at Green Acres in Lowell, Michigan, she craved the company of people closer to her own age.
Kelly toured Olivia's Gift, a residence established to fill the gap Kelly knew existed for young adults and was an instant fan! Funds raised through book sales and fund raisers are going to expand Olivia's Gift in Kelly's honor.
Kelly experienced, first hand, how limited the options are for a younger adult wanting to live independently but needing assistance with daily tasks. She wished for more choices. People ages 31-64 represent the fastest growing population in nursing homes today, according to the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But most assisted living options are designed to serve the elderly.
Social interaction is critical to health and happiness regardless of age, income or disability and while Kelly loved living at Green Acres in Lowell, Michigan, she craved the company of people closer to her own age.
Kelly toured Olivia's Gift, a residence established to fill the gap Kelly knew existed for young adults and was an instant fan! Funds raised through book sales and fund raisers are going to expand Olivia's Gift in Kelly's honor.
I Can & I Did!
The Kelly-Finger McNeela Story
