NewCourtland Elder Services

Comfort & Joy™

This arts and entertainment based program brings performance artists from around the area into the nursing homes for the enjoyment of the residents and staff. It also creates programming that allows the "voices" of the elders to be heard outside the walls of the nursing homes through their efforts in photography, artwork, and choirs. Many of these activities are enhanced by intergenerational aspects bringing children and artists into the nursing homes to work and play with the elders.

For more information, download the Comfort & Joy™ brochure inPDF format. The file is large(2.5 mb), so it may take a few minutes. You need the Adobe Reader® plugin in order to view the brochure. If you do not have the plugin, you can download it here:

Download the Comfort & Joy™ brochure here.

Mosaic Mural

The Mosaic Mural (pictured left) was built by students and elders as a part of the Comfort & Joy initiative.