Leadership Academy 2013-14 LeadingAge New York Feb. 2014 | Seite 18

Gaik Sim Khoo
Occupancy Coordinator
St. Margaret’s House

Connecting Seniors by
Connecting Generations
1

How would you describe your Action Learning Project and the difference you hope it will make to
advance your organization’s mission (or the field) and benefit the individuals you serve?

My Action Learning Project aims to deliver the simplicity of technology to seniors. The elderly are more lonely people and often they
feel neglected. My project will be coordinating the younger generation in the community to help, train and empower the seniors to use
smartphones or tablets. My goal: let the seniors be connected to those who matter and also be connected to the world around them.

2

How have the relationships you’ve developed as part of your project (with mentors, partners,
stakeholders, etc.) influenced this direction and you as a leader?

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