WOODBURY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — There’s an uplifting new way to help seniors fight loneliness during coronavirus lockdowns.
More than 100 “Balloon Buddies” helped lift spirits on Long Island on Wednesday.
READ MORE: Doctors Seeing More Neck, Back Pain Related To Working From HomeThe international Adopt-A-Grandparent campaign teamed up with the Woodbury Jewish Center to deliver the balloons at the Excel Woodbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
READ MORE: Harrison School District Taking Action To Bring All Students Back Into Classrooms Full Time In Coming WeeksThe center has been on lockdown for more than a year.
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