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Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

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Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

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Atlanta Writers Club

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Bosleys Place

Jewish Fertility Foundation

Second Wind Dreams® was founded in 1997. It’s name derived from a novel of the same name by P.K. Beville, a geriatric specialist who wrote about the wonderful, colorful and sometimes hysterical people who live and work in Nursing Centers.
Since 1997, Second Wind Dreams has become involved in more than 1000 eldercare communities in 20 countries. Weaving thousands of dreams from the simple to the sublime, the mission of Second Wind Dreams is simple – to change the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of innovative educational opportunities to caregivers and communities.
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 SecondWind Dreams comes from individual contribution, memberships, corporations and eldercare industry associations. Additional revenue is generated as a result of Second Wind Dreams educational program, the Virtual Dementia Tour®. The Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method designed to increase sensitivity toward those with dementia.
To access our financial transparency, please view our IRS 990s by clicking on this link : Second Wind Dreams Inc – Nonprofit Explorer – ProPublica . Contact us at ap@secondwind.org if you have any questions about the report.

Dementia Education Series: Dignity & Desire: Navigating Sexuality in Dementia Settings - Nov. 10

Community VDT in Bullhead City, AZ

Including Children at the End of a Loved One's Life

Virtual Dementia Tour

Marvin's Major League Dream

Become a VDT Certified Trainer

Give

New Member

11/27/25 08:01AM

P.K. Beville

Glenn Knight

Frank Smothers

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to @aswdistillery in Atlanta for generously supporting the dreams of seniors with their donation to the Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon silent auction. Experience a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Atlanta's first brewery since prohibition. Bidding is open through 6:45PM ET November 5. With just one day left, place your bids now by clicking the link in our profile. Again, thank you ASW Distillery!

We would like to thank @thekeyhomecare for generously donating this basket to the Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon silent auction in support of fulfilling senior dreams. The online auction is now live and open to anyone anywhere. Place your bids on this lovely package by clicking the link in our profile. #Auction #Dreams #ThankYou #Charity

Interested in learning the art of mixing cocktails? Join Jonathan Bailey of Phoenix Senior Living in on-site drink making at the Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Party on Thursday! Tickets are on sale and the auction is now live. Click the link in our bio to get your tickets. #Mixology #DrinkMaking #Wine #Whiskey #Bourbon

Our silent auction benefiting the dreams of seniors is now live! Place your bids on exclusive items, one-of-a-kind experiences, and more! Click the link in our profile to start bidding now! #Charity #SeniorDreams #SilentAuction #Bid #PlaceYourBids

The wonderful Erika Morelli and PK wrapped up today's informative Empathic Transitions webinar on including children in discussions on the end-of-life of loved ones. We are honored to have experts of Erika's caliber present on important topics here at Second Wind Dreams. Thank you, Erika, for all that you do, and for making a thoughtful Card of Light for seniors in nursing centers. The recording will be available to members in the member portal the week of Nov. 9. .... If you would like to participate in Cards of Light or Gifts of Light this holiday season, please click the link in our profile to volunteer! #EndOfLife #EmpathicTransitions #Children #Volunteer #CardsOfLight

HAPPENING TOMORROW: How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT FREE NAB credit available Location: Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register by clicking the link in our profile.

Remember to vote Second Wind Dreams for the @Gabizjournal Best Nonprofit of Georgia award! Voting ends Halloween day. Click the link in our bio to cast your vote now. #Nonprofit #Charity #Georgia #Best #SecondWindDreams

Congratulations to our newest graduates of the Virtual Dementia Tour training program!

How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT FREE NAB credit available Location: Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register by clicking the link in our profile.

A heartfelt thank-you to Anne and Sharon of Linea Private Wealth Management for spreading holiday cheer by creating cards for our Gifts of Light program! Their thoughtful gesture reminds us how something as simple as a handmade card can bring joy, comfort, and a meaningful connection to an older adult during the holiday season. Want to make someone's holiday a little brighter? Create a handmade holiday card filled with warm wishes, encouraging words, and a little holiday magic. Every card is an opportunity to remind an older adult that someone is thinking of them! PLEASE SEND COMPLETED CARDS TO: Second Wind Dreams Card Of Light 10892 Crabapple Rd Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 Let's fill the season with kindness, one card at a time!

"My Dementia Death Doula experience is helping not only in the death experience of those with dementia, but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here" -Beth Cayce Founder & CEO, CaraVita Home Care Upcoming certification November 3-4, 2026 or March 9-10, 2027 in Roswell, GA Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today! Link in bio. #Dementia #DeathDoula #Certification #EmpathicApproach

Georgia Business Journal is holding open votes for the Best of Georgia 2026 Award! Help Second Wind Dreams secure the top spot by casting your vote today. One vote can be submitted daily through October 31. The winner will be announced in November. Help us win Best of Georgia and click the link in our profile to cast your vote! #BestOfGA

Words from the Wise Wednesday: Mrs. Lee, 88 years young, shared this advice: “You’re never too old to learn and try new things.” When we hear that, many of us probably think about technology. After all, it seems to change every day, and sometimes just keeping up feels like learning a new language. A language we have no choice but to learn and to grow with it. But Mrs. Lee was talking about something much bigger. She was talking about living. Trying something new. Going somewhere you have always wanted to go. Learning a skill. Reconnecting with someone you love. Doing something that scares you a little. Laughing more. Saying yes. Having something to look forward to. It made me think about one of the questions at the very heart of Second Wind Dreams®: Why do we stop asking people what their dreams are just because they grow older? We ask children what they want to be when they grow up. We ask young adults what they want to accomplish. We ask each other about goals, bucket lists, and plans for the future. And then, somewhere along the way, we stop asking. At Second Wind Dreams®, we believe that question should never disappear: “What is your dream?” A dream does not have to be big or extravagant to matter. Sometimes it is attending a baseball game again. Feeling the ocean one more time. Riding a horse. Seeing an old friend. Getting dressed up for a special night. Learning something completely new. Dreams give us purpose. They give us anticipation. They remind us that there is still more life to live. Mrs. Lee is right. We are never too old to learn. Never too old to try. And never too old to dream. Michelle Minor, CEO Second Wind Dreams #WordsFromTheWiseWednesday #SecondWindDreams #ILoveSeniorLiving #DreamsHaveNoExpirationDate #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging #LivedHistory #NeverStopDreaming

Marvin's Major League Dream is a touching reminder that everyone has a dream no matter their age. Second Wind Dreams was fortunate to have @cbsnewsatlanta share Marvin's journey and the impact his dream has had on him. Watch this touching dream come true! #SecondWindDreams #Dreams #Senior #Charity #Nonprofit #Aging #Impact

Words from the Wise Wednesday Ms. Pearl, a “ninety-something” Georgia native, looked at me and said: “See the joy and love I have for you and you have for me. Look for it every day.” I haven’t stopped thinking about that. Imagine if we all moved through the world looking for love first. Looking for the person who needs a smile. Looking for the good in someone instead of the flaw. Looking for the joy that is still there, even on the hard days. Ms. Pearl has lived nearly a century. She has seen change, loss, hardship, celebration, and everything in between. And after all of that, her message is still about love and joy. That says so much. Maybe the world doesn’t need us to have all the answers. Maybe it just needs more of us to do what Ms. Pearl does: Look for the love. Look for the joy. Every single day. #WordsFromTheWiseWednesday #SecondWindDreams #ILoveSeniorLiving #LivedHistory #Wisdom #Joy #Love #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging

LAST CHANCE TO WIN WITH PURCHASE OF TICKET: Today is your final chance to be entered to win a FREE ticket when you purchase a ticket to the Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Party! Clock out and check into Atlanta's most affordable tasting party while supporting Second Wind Dreams' mission to change the perception of aging through the fulfillment of senior dreams! We will host a live drawing tomorrow on Facebook Live to announce the winner! Get your tickets now by clicking the link in our profile and tune in to see if you've won! #LuckyWinner #FreeTicket #Wine #Whiskey #Bourbon #TastingParty #Charity

How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Children often understand more than adults realize. When they are excluded from conversations about serious illness, death and dying, they may feel confused, frightened or alone. Honest, gentle and developmentally appropriate communication can help children feel included, connected and supported. Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT FREE NAB credit available Location: Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams®. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register by clicking the link in our profile. #EndOfLife #EmpathicTransitions #FreeNABcredit #NABcredit #Free

PASS THE GLASS- Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Party on Nov. 5 Grab a glass and toast to senior dreams at Atlanta's most affordable tasting party! Enjoy a live DJ, wine pull, whiskey drawing, silent auction, a live senior dream fulfillment, and of course drinks all for just $50! When you buy a ticket now through Sept. 29, you will be entered for a chance to win a FREE ticket. Get your tickets now by clicking the link in our profile!

"My Dementia Death Doula experience is helping not only in the death experience of those with dementia, but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here" -Beth Cayce Founder & CEO, CaraVita Home Care Upcoming certification November 3-4 in Roswell, GA Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today by clicking the link in our bio. #Dementia #DeathDoula #Doula #Certification #Empathy #PersonFirst

PASS THE DRINK - Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Party on Nov. 5 Grab a glass and toast to senior dreams at Atlanta's most affordable tasting party! Enjoy a live DJ, wine pull, whiskey drawing, silent auction, a live senior dream fulfillment, and of course drinks all for just $50! When you buy a ticket now through Sept. 29, you will be entered for a chance to win a FREE ticket. Get your tickets now by clicking the link in our bio! #Wine #whiskey #bourbon #senior #dreams #nonprofit #charity #atlanta #fundraiser #raiseaglass #toast #cheers

September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and what better way than to spotlight the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) providers across the country? The VDT is an immersive experience designed to replicate some of the challenges those with dementia may experience. View our VDT partners and find a provider near you in the link in our bio!

Being a Dementia Death Doula means supporting the individual during their final transition, comforting them, and taking an empathic approach to cultivate dignity in their final moments. "My Dementia Death Doula experience is helping not only in the death experience of those with dementia, but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here" -Beth Cayce Founder & CEO, CaraVita Home Care Upcoming certification November 3-4 in Roswell, GA Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today by clicking the link in our profile. #DignityInDeath #Empathy #Dementia #DeathDoula

Words from the Wise Wednesday At 93 years old, Ms. Alama shared this wisdom: “Do the best you can with where you are today. Keep pushing. Keep working.” There is so much power in that reminder. We do not have to have everything figured out. We do not have to be where we thought we would be. We simply have to start with where we are today and keep moving forward. Ms. Alama has lived through 93 years of change, challenges, joy, loss, growth, and new beginnings. And her message is still: Keep pushing. Keep working. Do your best today. That is lived history. That is resilience. That is wisdom worth listening to. Michelle Minor, CEO. Second Wind Dreams At Second Wind Dreams®, we believe every stage of life still holds purpose, possibility, and something valuable to teach us. #WordsFromTheWiseWednesday #SecondWindDreams #ILoveSeniorLiving #LivedHistory #Wisdom #Resilience #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging

How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Children often understand more than adults realize. When they are excluded from conversations about serious illness, death and dying, they may feel confused, frightened or alone. Honest, gentle and developmentally appropriate communication can help children feel included, connected and supported. Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT FREE NAB credit available Location: Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams®. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register by clicking the link in our profile.

We would like to thank @trulieve for choosing Second Wind Dreams as their benefitting charity during August! They raised over $8,500 to fulfill dreams and change the perception of aging!

Thank you to the amazing sponsors who made Marvin's Major League Dream come true! He enjoyed singing with the band, getting baseball cards and mitt, and being the lucky recipient of a behind-the-scene tour of Truist Park and tickets to the last Braves home game of the season.

Earn 1 FREE NAB credit when you register and attend the Oct. 29 webinar, “Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle and Healing Approaches”. The event will focus on compassionate approaches to include children at the end of a loved one’s life. Hosts are Erika Morelli, RN, Clinical Director of Operations, Children’s Book Author and PK Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams, Ph.D., Dementia Expert. Free Webinar – Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life Thursday, October 29 | 1PM ET / 10AM PT 1 NAB Credit Register by clicking the link in our profile. #EndOfLife #Dignity #Empathy #Children #NABcredit

HAPPENING NOW: We're set up for Marvin's Major League Dream at Deep Roots in Roswell, GA. We look forward to seeing everyone as Marvin's dream is made real!

HAPPENING TODAY: Marvin's Major League Dream Join us for Marvin's Major League Dream at Deep Roots in Roswell, GA today from 5:30-7PM for this FREE event! Watch Marvin's baseball dreams come true (bring tissues because it'll be a tear-jerker), mingle with amazing people, and enjoy Deep Root's exquisite wine selection today! PARKING: Be aware Plum Street is closed and follow Second Wind Dreams signage for parking. #SeniorDreams #Seniors #DreamsComeTrue #SecondWindDreams #Nonprofit #Charity #FreeEvent #RoswellGA #DeepRoots

WORDS FROM THE WISE WEDNESDAY: Ms. Katherine’s advice was simple: “Always find a mentor.” One of the many things that drew me to senior living was the privilege of learning from lived history. I cannot count the lessons I have learned, the wisdom I have been given, or the advice that has helped shape who I am today. At Second Wind Dreams®, we want the next generation to have that same opportunity. Through our Young Dreamers Board, high school students can volunteer, earn a varsity letter in service, build relationships with older adults, and most importantly, listen and learn. Because sometimes the best mentor isn’t found in a classroom or a textbook. Sometimes they are sitting right in front of us, with decades of wisdom just waiting to be shared. Always find a mentor. And never underestimate who that mentor might be. Michelle Minor CEO, Second Wind Dreams #WordsFromTheWiseWednesday #SecondWindDreams #ILoveSeniorLiving #Mentorship #LivedHistory #YoungDreamers #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging

FREE TOMORROW: Marvin's Major League Dream Marvin dreams of baseball - he lives and breaths the sport. As a child, he has signed a signed mitt and ball, and would frequent the stadium to watch his favorite team play. Marvin's Major League Dream will be fulfilled on Sept. 9 at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room in Roswell, GA! A surprise part of the Dream will happen on-site - don't miss it! Join us for this free event, and bring tissues for when the tears start flowing, because this is a can't-miss, FREE event in Roswell, GA. WED., SEPT. 9 | 5PM-7PM ET DEEP ROOTS WINE MARKET 1055 CANTON ST., #100 ROSWELL, GA 30075 PARKING: Please be aware Plum Street will be closed. Please follow Second Wind Dreams signage for parking.

Second Wind Dreams Board Member Ali Eledstein shares her favorite cocktail recipe for the upcoming Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting Party. Dublin Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz Irish Whiskey 1 barspoon simple syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters 2 dashes angostura orange bitters Instructions In a lowball glass, add whiskey, simple syrup and bitters. Add ice to the glass and stir together. Garnish with lemon wedge and a cherry. You too can get in on the fun when you get your ticket to Wine, Whiskey & Bourbon on Nov. 5 in Atlanta, GA. Tickets purchased now through Sept. 29 will receive a chance to win another ticket for FREE! Get your ticket now by clicking the link in our profile! #cocktails #drinks #wine #whiskey #bourbon #Atlanta #charity #seniordreams

Marvin dreams of baseball - he lives and breaths the sport. As a child, he has signed a signed mitt and ball, and would frequent the stadium to watch his favorite team play. Marvin's Major League Dream will be fulfilled on Sept. 9 at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room in Roswell, GA! A surprise part of the Dream will happen on-site - don't miss it! Join us for this free event, and bring tissues for when the tears start flowing, because this is a can't-miss, FREE event in Roswell, GA. WED., SEPT. 9 | 5PM-7PM ET DEEP ROOTS WINE MARKET 1055 CANTON ST., #100 ROSWELL, GA 30075 PARKING: Please be aware Plum Street will be closed. Please follow Second Wind Dreams signage for parking.

A huge thanks to Jen who knitted and donated this beautiful throw in Second Wind Dreams colors. You are amazing! #JenIsAwesome #Throw #Blanket #Knit #SeniorDreams

This week’s Words of Wisdom comes from a conversation between Ms. Nellie and PK Beville. Ms. Nellie told me, “Don’t give up. You gotta see what the end is gonna be. Most of the time, it’s good.” I have thought about those words several times since she said them. Ms. Nellie is in her 90s and is absolutely full of life. When I looked at her sitting in front of me, I couldn’t help but think about everything she has lived through. The good times, the hard times, the changes in our world, the losses, the celebrations, and all the moments in between. And after all of it, she still shines! Beautiful on the outside, yes but even more beautiful on the inside. Her words reminded me that sometimes what feels like an ending really isn’t an ending at all. It may simply be the beginning of the next chapter. Every day, Nellie visits other residents where she lives. I can only imagine the joy, encouragement, and friendship she brings with her as she makes those rounds. And I hope the team caring for everyone there realizes what a gift they have walking among them every day. There is so much we can learn from people who have already traveled roads we are still trying to navigate. “Keep going. Don’t give up. See what the end is going to be. Most of the time, it’s good.” I want to be like Nellie. Still curious. Still encouraging others. Still finding joy. Still shining. At Second Wind Dreams®, we believe aging is not the end of the story. There are dreams to pursue, people to love, lives to impact, and new beginnings waiting at every age. #WordsOfWisdom #SecondWindDreams #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging #WisdomHasNoAge #SeniorLiving #OlderAdults #NeverStopDreaming #NewBeginnings #Iloveseniorliving

How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Children often understand more than adults realize. When they are excluded from conversations about serious illness, death and dying, they may feel confused, frightened or alone. Honest, gentle and developmentally appropriate communication can help children feel included, connected and supported. Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT Location: Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams®. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register for this free event by clicking the link in our bio.

Come be part of Marvin's Major League Dream on Sept. 9 at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room in Roswell, GA! Thanks to Second Wind Dreams, Marvin will get to step into the spotlight and experience a baseball dream years in the making. From the excitement of the ballpark to the signed memorabilia will make his dream unforgettable. Dreams like Marvin’s remind us that dreams don’t have an expiration date. WED., SEPT. 9 | 5PM-7PM ET DEEP ROOTS WINE MARKET 1055 CANTON ST., #100 ROSWELL, GA 30075 PARKING: Please be aware Plum Street will be closed. Please follow Second Wind Dreams signage for parking.

"My Dementia Death Doula experience is helping not only in the death experience of those with dementia, but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here" -Beth Cayce Founder & CEO, CaraVita Home Care Upcoming certification November 3-4 in Roswell, GA Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today by clicking the link in our profile!

This week, I was reminded that some of our greatest teachers have simply lived a little longer. I had the privilege of attending the Ms. GHCA Pageant, where I met 20 extraordinary women—20 outstanding humans—with incredible life stories, experiences, challenges, accomplishments, and wisdom to share. One of the questions I had the opportunity to ask was: “What makes a person beautiful?” Their answers stayed with me. Overwhelmingly, they talked about kindness. A positive attitude. Loving others. Helping people. Finding joy in serving others—no matter your age or where life has taken you. One contestant, Ms. Verlen, summed it up beautifully: “Ask every day, who can I help? Who can I love?” Imagine what our communities would look like if we all started each morning asking those two questions. These weren’t simply answers to a pageant question. They were words of wisdom from lived history—from women who have experienced decades of life and are still teaching the rest of us how to be better, kinder humans. This is part of why the mission of Second Wind Dreams® means so much to me. Older adults are not just people we should care for. They are people we should listen to, learn from, celebrate, and continue to dream alongside. Their stories matter. Their wisdom matters. They matter! Michelle Minor, CEO Second Wind Dreams #SecondWindDreams #WordsOfWisdom #ChangingThePerceptionOfAging #OlderAdults #Kindness #SeniorLiving #LivedHistory #DreamsHaveNoExpirationDate

How do we include children when someone they love is approaching the end of life? Children often understand more than adults realize. When they are excluded from conversations about serious illness, death and dying, they may feel confused, frightened or alone. Honest, gentle and developmentally appropriate communication can help children feel included, connected and supported. Join Second Wind Dreams® for: Including Children at the End of a Loved One’s Life: Honest, Gentle, and Healing Approaches Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 12pm - 1pm ET | 9am - 10am PT Location: Virtual via Zoom This powerful presentation is part of our Empathic Transitions Program and will feature hospice RN, Clinical Director of Operations and children’s author Erika Morelli, alongside Dr. P.K. Beville, Founder of Second Wind Dreams®. Together, they will share compassionate guidance for families, caregivers and professionals who want to support children through serious illness, death, grief and healing. Register by clicking the link in our profile. Registration is free and open to the public. #SecondWindDreams #EmpathicTransitions #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceCare #PersonCenteredCare #ChildrenAndGrief #CaregiverSupport #GriefSupport

Every one of every age has a story. A favorite place. A lifelong wish. A dream they may have thought was no longer possible. At Second Wind Dreams, we believe age should never put a dream out of reach. Your gift can help create meaningful experiences, unforgettable memories, and moments that remind seniors that their dreams still matter. Donate today and help make another dream come true by clicking the link in our profile. #SeniorDreams #AgeDoesntMatter #Seniors #Dreams #DreamsComeTrue #Nonprofit #Charity #Impact

What if you could experience dementia from the inside? On October 22, Second Wind Dreams invites you to experience the Virtual Dementia Tour®—a powerful, immersive experience designed to help you better understand what it can feel like to live with dementia. This isn’t another dementia lecture. It’s an opportunity to step into someone else’s experience, gain a deeper understanding of dementia, and walk away with greater empathy and practical insight. And participation is FREE Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or someone who simply wants to understand dementia better, this experience can change the way you see dementia—and the way you support those living with it. October 22 Free registration Click the link in our profile to register now!

We are excited to welcome Trulieve, who selected us as their August benefiting partner, to the Second Wind Dreams office for filming and an interview with PK. This will be a blast!

12 Days of Christmas in July – Day 12 We've reached the final day of our 12 Days of Christmas in July, and today we're celebrating the joy of giving through Gifts of Light. Every item donated and every hour volunteered helps bring comfort, connection, and meaningful moments to older adults living in long-term care communities. Whether it's a sensory item, activity supplies, or another gift from our wish list, your generosity helps brighten someone's day in ways that last far beyond the holiday season. Help us make a difference! • Volunteer with our Gifts of Light program by contacting Heavyn at heavyn@secondwind.org. • Donate in-kind gifts from our Gifts of Light wish list to help us continue delivering smiles and meaningful moments to seniors by clicking the link in our profile. Thank you for celebrating Christmas in July with us. Together, we're proving that the spirit of giving isn't limited to one season—it can shine all year long.

It's Day 10 of Christmas in July highlighting the impact of the Gifts of Light program - a program to provide gifts to seniors in nursing centers who may not have anyone to share the holidays with. Here we have a resident who received teddy bears and you can see the glow on her face as she hugs her stuffed animals. YOU can impact the holidays for seniors by making a donation when you purchase an item from our wish list. Click the link in our profile to give today! If you cannot donate a gift, consider volunteering by contacting our Dreams and Volunteer Coordinator, Heavyn, at heavyn@secondwind.org

YOU can impact the lives of seniors when you support Second Wind Dreams for the Wine, Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Party! Your donation of a gift basket, gift card, ticket or experience will be auctioned during the event to raise funds for the fulfillment of senior dreams. Make an impact with a basket, bottle, gift card or ticket donation by contacting Anna Wyatt at anna@secondwind.org today! Want to get your tickets? The click the link in our profile! #Charity #Liquor #Nonprofit #Wine #Whiskey #Bourbon #Drinks #TastingParty

"My Dementia Death Doula experience is helping not only in the death experience of those with dementia, but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here" -Beth Cayce, Founder & CEO, CaraVita Home Care Upcoming certification August 18-19 in Roswell, GA Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today by clicking the link in our profile. #Dementia #DeathDoula #Doula #Certification #Caregiver #EndOfLife #Seniors #Elderly #EmpathicCare

Day 8 of Christmas in July! We look back at Northside Hospital's volunteers who delivered Gifts of Light to seniors in their care. Gifts of Light is a program to support seniors in nursing centers who may not have someone to share the holidays by delivering gifts to brighten their season. If you would like to become a volunteer, please reach out to Heavyn at heavyn@secondwind.org. Or, support our efforts by choosing a gift from our wish list by clicking the link in our profile. #ChristmasInJuly #GiftsOfLight #Volunteer #Donate #Give #Seniors #Nonprofit #Charity

Day 6 of Christmas in July! YOU can support the Gifts of Light program, a program to provide gifts to seniors in nursing centers who may not have someone to share the holidays with. Become a volunteer and deliver gifts to nursing centers in your area by contacting Heavyn at heavyn@secondwind.org or purchase a gift for an in-kind donation from our wish list by clicking the link in our profile. Make an impact today!

It's Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas in July supporting the Gifts of Light program - a program to provide seniors in nursing centers with gifts who may not have someone to share the holidays with. Will YOU make an impact on the lives of seniors this holiday season by purchasing an item from our wish list to be donated to a senior? Your support will brighten the holidays for a special senior this December. Click the link in our profile to make an impact today! #Christmas #Seniors #GiftsOfLight #Charity #Nonprofit

It’s day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas in July supporting the Gifts of Light program – a program to provide gifts to seniors in nursing centers who may not have someone to share the holidays with. If YOU would like to make the holidays brighter for seniors, please donate an item from our wish list! Click the link in our profile to make your donation today. We are also looking for volunteers during the holiday season. Please reach out to Heavyn at heavyn@secondwind.org to volunteer this winter! #ChristmasInJuly #Christmas #GiftsOfLight #Charity #Nonprofit #Volunteer #Donate #Seniors #Holidays

It's day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas in July! YOU can impact the lives of seniors in nursing centers who may not have someone to share the holidays with by donating an item from our wish list to the Gifts of Light program. Make the holidays brighter for seniors by giving an item today! Simply click the link in our profile to make the holidays brighter for a senior in need.

We're kicking off the 12 Days of Christmas in July to support Second Wind Dreams' Gifts of Light program - a program that provides gifts to seniors in nursing homes who may be spending the holidays alone or forgotten. Help us make the holidays brighter for seniors by donating an item from our wish list by clicking the link in our profile. #Chrsitmas #ChristmasInJuly #Seniors #GiftsOfLight #Holidays #12DaysOfChristmasInJuly

Can you help us fulfill a very special 100th birthday dream? Frank Smothers, a World War II and Korean War veteran, retired jockey, and former Kentucky Downs employee, will celebrate his 100th birthday in early September. For Frank, the racetrack has always felt like home. He spent decades riding, training, and caring for horses. After retiring from racing, he continued working at Kentucky Downs, preparing jockey silks and saddles and caring for the jockeys’ quarters. Second Wind Dreams® hopes to bring Frank back to Kentucky Downs for a day at the races and, if possible, arrange a special experience such as meeting jockeys, visiting the barns, or spending time with the horses he has loved for nearly a century. Please donate to support Frank’s dream by clicking the link in our profile. #DreamsComeTrue #Dream #Senior #100YearsOld

YOU can impact the lives of seniors when you support Second Wind Dreams for the Wine, Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Party! Your donation of a gift basket, gift card, ticket or experience will be auctioned during the event to raise funds for the fulfillment of senior dreams. Make your impact by contacting Anna Wyatt at anna@secondwind.org today! Want to get your tickets? The click the link in our profile. #Wine #Whiskey #Bourbon #Drinks #Fun #Charity #Fundraiser #Donate #Donation

Earn 1.5 NAB credits and learn about the end-of-life process and how everyone deserves dignity is all stages of life. Follow Allyson during her final days as she walks us through her process and what she experienced. 'A Butterfly Has Been Released' is an award winning documentary Second Wind Dreams will be screening on Thursday, July 23. With in-person and online viewing options and 1.5 NAB credits available to professionals, this is a must-attend event. Register for this free screening by clicking the link in our profile. #Butterfly #EndOfLife #DignityInDeath #EmpathicTransitions

“My Dementia Death Doula certification is helping not only in the death experience of dementia but also the entire realm of end-of-life. Each case is unique and calls us to value the preciousness of living, remembrances and cherishing the spirit which goes on but also still dwells within the hearts of those here.” ~ Beth Cayce, Founder and CEO, CaraVita Home Care Sign up to become Dementia Death Doula certified and join us for our next course on August 18-19. Become a part of this new program with Second Wind Dreams and apply to become a Dementia Death Doula today! Sign up by clicking the link in our profile. #Dementia #DeathDoula #EndOfLife #EmpathicCare #Caregiving

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