Youth volunteers bring the Olympics to Littleton memory care facility [Video]

LITTLETON, Colo. — In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, youth volunteers brought the Olympic games to a Littleton memory care facility.

Residents at Highline Place Memory Care either watched or competed alongside kids from the community.

Highline Place is a memory care assisted living facility, and every resident has been diagnosed with dementia. On top of the medical care, the facility puts a strong focus on activities and events to support brain health and engagement.

“Our residents are our family, and our staff is our family. And so, we just have a very loving, caring community. We take very good care of our residents. And then activities is our thing,” said Jodi Cornman, Highline Place senior community relations director.

Residents and volunteers played darts, cornhole, basketball and volleyball.

Highline resident Carol Tyson won gold for her epic showing in darts throwing. She said she was grateful for the volunteers and had an amazing time at the games.

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