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Second Wind Dreams
A Second Chance at Living a Dream
Second Wind Dreams® was formed in 1997, its name derived from a novel of the same name by P.K. Beville, a geriatric specialist who wrote about the special needs and desires of people living in nursing homes.
Over the last twelve years, SWD has become involved in more than 290 eldercare communities in 40 states, Canada and India. The mission of Second Wind Dreams® (SWD) is simple -- to change the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of innovative educational opportunities to caregivers and communities. SWD seeks to give the elderly hope and joy toward the end of their lives.
Second Wind Dreams focuses on those living in eldercare communities or in hospice care. These seniors are most in need of our support. Family involvement may be non-existent, money can be at a premium, especially for our Medicaid-supported seniors, and these senior adults are often the most frail. Helping fulfill a life-long dream gives many joy at a time when they need it most.
In addition to fulfilling thousands of dreams, Second Wind Dreams® has built an award-winning program that includes training and support for Dreamweavers, educational programs for eldercare professionals, a quarterly newsletter, a web site, and ongoing publicity efforts with local and national media, including Southern Living, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CBS Evening News, People Magazine, CNN, The American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Assisted Living Today, and NBC’s Three Wishes with Amy Grant, and the Hallmark Channel.
Second Wind Dreams® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors that provides the guidance and support necessary to continue its mission and expand its impact. Financial support for Second Wind Dreams® comes from individual contributions, memberships, eldercare industry associations, revenue generated as a result of SWD’s educational program, the Virtual Dementia Tour?, religious organizations and corporate philanthropy. The Second Wind Dreams® program is delivered primarily through volunteer efforts, with key program components handled by three full time employees.
By partnering with organizations like Second Wind Dreams, our hospices provide yet another way for patients and families to make the dying process memorable, bearable and fulfilling.
