Author: michellepuzzo
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We Are Not Houseplants: Rethinking How We Support Older Adults and Their Caregivers
There’s a quiet but painful reality that many caregivers experience: the sense that their loved ones—parents, grandparents, partners—are being treated There’s a quiet but painful reality that many caregivers experience: the sense that their loved ones—parents, grandparents, partners—are being treated more like houseplants than people. As long as they’re “fed and watered,” the system seems…
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Learning to Truly See: Reflections from the Human Guide Workshop
Learning to Truly See: Reflections from the Human Guide Workshop Today, I had the privilege of attending a Human Guide Workshop hosted South East Cen Learning to Truly See: Reflections from the Human Guide Workshop Today, I had the privilege of attending a Human Guide Workshop hosted South East Center for the Blind, and presented…
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From an Alone Duck to a Flock: Fighting Isolation and Aging Together
From an Alone Duck to a Flock: Fighting Isolation and Aging Together Sometimes, at any age, we feel like the only duck in the pond—swimming in circle Sometimes, at any age, we feel like the only duck in the pond—swimming in circles, calling out, and hearing no reply. Being a caregiver can feel like that.…
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Bringing Vision Resources to Families Across Connecticut
Empowering Independence Through Eye Health Education and Assistive Technology At UR Community Cares, we understand how life can change when vision de Empowering Independence Through Eye Health Education and Assistive Technology At UR Community Cares, we understand how life can change when vision declines. Sally and her daughter came to try out our assistive technology…
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Thank You, UConn Magazine — Honored to Be Featured
Thank You, UConn Magazine — Honored to Be Featured We are honored and deeply grateful to UConn Magazine for shining a spotlight on the mission, heart Thank You, UConn Magazine — Honored to Be Featured We are honored and deeply grateful to UConn Magazine for shining a spotlight on the mission, heart, and real-world impact…
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A Reflection from the New Britain Eye Health Fair
Eye Health, Human Connection & A Community That Cares – A Re?ection from the New Britain Eye Health Fair – By Shatoya Simmons (Intern, Goodwin Univers Eye Health, Human Connection & A Community That Cares – A Reflection from the New Britain Eye Health Fair – By Shatoya Simmons (Intern, Goodwin University) When I walked…
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Empowering Independence through UR Vision Resources
Empowering Independence: Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 to Support People with Visual Impairments Visual impairment affects nearly 20 mil Empowering Independence: Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 to Support People with Visual Impairments Visual impairment affects nearly 20 million Americans—about 8% of the population—according to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. For older adults, especially those over…
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When the Wheels Don’t Turn: A Mother’s Call for Accessible Family Life
When the Wheels Don’t Turn: A Mother’s Call for Accessible Family Life For most families, after-school activities are a routine part of childhood—foo When the Wheels Don’t Turn: A Mother’s Call for Accessible Family Life For most families, after-school activities are a routine part of childhood—football practices, dance rehearsals, school concerts, and weekend festivals. But…
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Thank You for Making the 2025 UR Community Cares Graffiti Battle a Success!
Thank You for Making the 2025 UR Community Cares Graffiti Battle a Success! Dear Friends, Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2025 Thank You for Making the 2025 UR Community Cares Graffiti Battle a Success! Dear Friends, Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2025 UR Community Cares…
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GoodMaps at Bradley and much more…
More Than a Job: A Day in the Life of Michelle Puzzo By Shatoya Simmons, Goodwin University Intern, Human Services Major If you spend even half a da More Than a Job: A Day in the Life of Michelle Puzzo By Shatoya Simmons, Goodwin University Intern, Human Services Major If you spend even half a…
