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This experiential learning opportunity provides a hands-on experience, working side-by-side with elderly individuals at the Roland Park Place. Students will have a chance to interact with residents that have both short-term and long-term cognitive and physical impairments. The residents typically live on the premises but may also be participating in a daytime care only program. Students will interact with the residents in various enriching ways in order to develop a better understanding of how our mind and body ages with time. Students will gain hands-on experience working with residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments that effect the body and the brain. Students MUST attend a mandatory orientation and a mandatory exit session (see Section Web Notes for dates/times). Students are required to provide a written description of their experiences and to discuss their experiences at the exit session. Time Commitment: a minimum of five (1-2 hours) visits during the semester. Visits must be planned out with the Roland Park Place’s staff by the 2nd week of the semester and must be documented on the Google Doc, to be sent out after the orientation. Students will be sent an application packet, which must be filled out and returned prior to the start of the semester. Students must provide updated medical immunization records to include - flu shot, COVID-19 and PPD (tuberculosis). Background check required. Transportation will be provided by the JHMI shuttle. S/U Grading Only