Mystic Valley Elder Services based out of Massachusetts. Lexington, MA—July 21, 2026—The I'm Still Here Foundation (ISHF) has selected six organizations to receive Innovation Grants for the 2026–2027 cycle, chosen from a competitive national pool of over 200 applicants representing 44 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1995 by Dr. John Zeisel, ISHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports communities and organizations in implementing research-informed, non-pharmac

Chicago, IL—June 30, 2026—When poet Gary Glazner first stepped into an adult day program years ago, he recited a line from a Longfellow poem—"I shot an arrow into the air"—to a man who had been entirely unresponsive. Without missing a beat, the man finished it, "It fell to earth, I knew not where." "I knew I had something," said Glazner. That moment became the seed of a life's work. Today, with support from the I'm Still Here Foundation (ISHF), Glazner is bringing that same s

Mike Skrajner Michael Skrajner, Director of Research and Innovation at Hopeful Aging LLC, has been named one of three finalists for the 2026 John Hopper Impact Award. The award recognizes entrepreneurs advancing the field of empowered care, and the winner will be announced on June 17 at the What's Next Longevity Venture Summit at the University of California, Berkeley. Skrajner is being recognized for his leadership on CONNECT, a clinically validated digital engagement platfo

Susan Law- Former Executive Director of the I'm Still Here Foundation and Norman's wife Lexington, MA—May 20, 2026—After being diagnosed with dementia, Norman Law stopped painting. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Norman had been an avid painter and designer his entire life, with his work displayed in art shows and museums. "It was his passion, but I worried he would never paint again,” said his wife Susan. However, their concerns proved unfounded when they were intr