By Deborah Reed
WKTV Managing Editor
Cars aren’t just timeless works of art – they are vehicles for lasting memories. Care Resources hosted an antique car show for its participants, ages 55 years and older, to reminisce about and enjoy on Thursday, July 31.
Grand Rapids Antique Car Club showcased 12 antique cars in the parking lot of the nonprofit’s Grand Rapids day center. Participants had the opportunity to admire the fleet of automobiles, connect with local car enthusiasts and take a trip down memory lane.
And those memories, said Recreational Therapist Megan Bollo, are what make the program so special.
“This event allowed participants to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and reminisce about the “good ‘ole times,” said Bollo. “All of which contribute to their physical and mental well-being.”
Bollo went on to say that the event went well, with many smiles and laughs along the way.
“Our participants love interacting with car owners of all ages – it brings out a lot of joy and fond memories.”
One participant who worked on cars as a hobby in the past enjoyed looking at the engines and talking with the owners about the work they had done to restore the vehicles.
Care Resources
The antique car show was just one of the many programs the Care Resources team organizes to meet the mental, social and physical needs of the older adults it serves as a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, also known as PACE®. This innovative community-based program, funded by Medicare and Medicaid, promotes healthy and independent living while working to prevent nursing home placement.
Learn more about your local Care Resources here.
