While Beth Christensen studies piano at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, she doesn’t have a dorm on campus, and instead lives at Claridge Court, a nearby senior living facility.
Placed there in July 2023 as a student-in-residence by a partnership between the home and her school, Beth says the experience has been special, and that many of the residents are more than just friendly faces… They've become true friends.
In exchange for her stay at the home, she is encouraged to immerse herself in the community as much as possible with the routine performances.
The director of the care facility said that her presence has been enriching for the residents.