Informal arrangements like that, set up among acquaintances (who usually become friends) are going on around the world, one hopes. I made weekly visits to help care for an acquaintance for several years, running errands, cooking, cleaning house, signing her up for services as we learned about them (she was severely disabled and had to take early retirement, only on social security). People at those service points pay attention to these informal but vital relationships and I would get calls every so often if they hadn't seen my friend for a while. Wanting to be sure she was okay. When she died my life became easier but it was also less rich, from being able to help her. This practice by these students will hopefully be the first step in lives that look out for others. Simple things can make such a big difference in the lives of others who can't do for themselves.

SRS