About
The hospital setting and long-term care facilities can be a challenging environment for patients and their families. There is often a disruption of ordinary routine, leading to feelings of distress. Isolation from the outside world and the separation from loved ones has only been made worse as a result of the Pandemic. The usual stresses associated with this rapidly changing and uncertain environment are magnified when combined with an inability to communicate in a common language.
We found that residents in skilled nursing facilities thrive and flourish when engaged in therapeutic leisure activity. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that with such meaningful engagements, the recovery process is significantly improved. However, limited-english proficient residents are often unable to fully benefit from social interaction due to the communicative obstacles that they face. Not only are these individuals disconnected from the rest of their family, friends, and homelife, but they also have fewer opportunities to connect with fellow residents.
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Therefore, to address this tremendous need, we have established the Rosa Amarilla project. We are an organization comprised of volunteers who are passionate about impacting the health and wellbeing of individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds who may feel isolated from others while residing in medical facilities. Our volunteers engage in conversations as well as activities in the native languages of each resident to create a mutually supportive relationship. We hope to positively impact the lives of individuals who might otherwise be isolated and neglected through a deficiency in language communication skills.
mission
The Rosa Amarilla Project seeks to combat social isolation, foster connection, and celebrate cultural diversity among non-English-speaking residents of senior care homes. Our dedicated multilingual volunteers are passionate about positively impacting the health and well-being of older adults from diverse linguistic backgrounds who may feel isolated due to the language barrier.
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We Value
Collaboration
Commitment
Connection
Communication
Teamwork is the basis of bringing about change, and we welcome the collaboration of diverse perspectives and ideas
Our cause relies on a team of responsible, diligent, and committed volunteers.
We believe every voice from every language matters.
During a time of heightened isolation, Rosa Amarilla understands the necessity of connection to alleviate the difficulties of isolation
Board of Directors
Hello!
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I am Camelia, the founder of the Rosa Amarilla Project. I created this organization in my senior year of high school, titling it in honor of the symbol of friendship. I truly value establishing connections with people of all different backgrounds, and am passionate about learning languages.
Camelia Foroohar
Camelia Foroohar
Founder & President
Camelia Foroohar
Camelia Foroohar
Zara Foroohar
Tonya Spano
