Some students devote time reading the newspaper with residents who enjoy hearing the news.
Interviews are conducted with residents as students study World War II and Holocaust units. Teachers and Karrington personnel have organized study of Alzheimer's and other issues of the elderly for the students to promote understanding and insure successful visits while meeting curricular requirements in science and health. They decide what activities they will do while at the retirement home. In addition, they are responsible for deciding how to fulfill the curricular requirements through their service experiences. Students have on-going discussions with the staff at the retirement home to insure that they are planning programs that work toward the goals of both groups.