About Young At Heart
Welcome to Young at Heart, where we combine creativity and people to create unforgettable experiences. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and helping you and your community foster creativity and more connection. Our relationships with you are important.
Our Beliefs
At Young at Heart we believe that creativity has the power to bring people together and improve your mood. We are committed to creating unique and engaging experiences, no matter what your age.
Our Story
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In the fall of 2017, Kimberley's grandmother moved into a long-term care home in Aurora, Ontario Canada. As a devoted family member, Kimberley often visited her on weekends and evenings. Having worked in long-term care for over 8 years, Kimberley understood the vital importance of engaging programs for seniors. Sadly, her grandmother passed away that Fall. Inspired by her grandmother's love for activities and the desire to bring more joy to the community, she decided to create a project dedicated to bringing new innovative programming to older adults.
Drawing on her experience in long-term care, she reached out to her friend Natalie, who worked at Amica Retirement Home in Barrie, Ontario Canada. Natalie eagerly agreed to host the first ever group painting session. Although Kimberley had never taught painting before (and was quite nervous), she guided 8 seniors through painting a picture step by step, while creating a warm welcoming and engaging experience for them. At the end of the session, they expressed their enthusiasm, inviting Kimberley to return every other week. Kimberley was deeply moved by their response and decided to explore the possibility of expanding this program to other Retirement and Long Term Care homes. |
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Within the first year, Young at Heart had reached over 1,200 seniors. By March 2020, the program had grown to include over 25 locations. Unfortunately, the program was put on pause due to the challenges posed by the pandemic. It was a really tough time, a lot of the seniors we would never see again and we as as service entertainment provider, we not aloud to enter the homes.
With strength and perseverance, as the world slowly returned to normalcy, Young at Heart Painting resumed its sessions. At this time, the City of York Region in Ontario, Canada awarded the company a grant, allowing them to bring more artists to the team and ultimately, reach more seniors.
One of the most heartwarming aspects of this work is seeing the hands go up when the artist asks, "Who has never painted before?" Kimberley says. The joy on the their faces as they realize they can create something beautiful from start to finish is truly priceless.
After each session, the residents are overjoyed with their achievements, often making lighthearted jokes about where they’ll hang their masterpieces - some suggest the laundry room with a big chuckle, while others claim they’ll keep their work a secret. But amidst the laughter and light-hearted banter, the residents experience genuine happiness and pride.
We often joke with them that their paintings could sell for millions of dollars, and this playful banter adds to the fun and camaraderie of the sessions.
Over the course of working in these homes, the nurses often say, “What about us?” So we began to do paint events for the nurses, caregivers, managers, families and volunteers. Young at heart has hosted hundreds of events for those who work hard and deserve some time together. These events support their well-being, especially when they're taking care of our loved ones.
Now, Young at Heart offers a resident mural program transforming those bland boring being walls into something beautiful, a conversation piece and way to light up the home areas. In 2025, they launched their 1:1 behavioral management program to support those with dementia, as well as a new resident program, mens program and younger resident program.
Together, they have impacted over 12,000 seniors and have brought their creativity to locations across Ontario, Canada, San Diego and Palm Springs, California and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and are providing job opportunities for artists to develop their leadership skills and do something they love that makes a real difference in the world.
For Kimberley, each session is a way to honor her grandmother's legacy and all grandma's and grandpa's. In every senior she teaches, she sees a reflection of her grandmothers kindness, caring heart and love for life.
Thank you for believing in us.
With strength and perseverance, as the world slowly returned to normalcy, Young at Heart Painting resumed its sessions. At this time, the City of York Region in Ontario, Canada awarded the company a grant, allowing them to bring more artists to the team and ultimately, reach more seniors.
One of the most heartwarming aspects of this work is seeing the hands go up when the artist asks, "Who has never painted before?" Kimberley says. The joy on the their faces as they realize they can create something beautiful from start to finish is truly priceless.
After each session, the residents are overjoyed with their achievements, often making lighthearted jokes about where they’ll hang their masterpieces - some suggest the laundry room with a big chuckle, while others claim they’ll keep their work a secret. But amidst the laughter and light-hearted banter, the residents experience genuine happiness and pride.
We often joke with them that their paintings could sell for millions of dollars, and this playful banter adds to the fun and camaraderie of the sessions.
Over the course of working in these homes, the nurses often say, “What about us?” So we began to do paint events for the nurses, caregivers, managers, families and volunteers. Young at heart has hosted hundreds of events for those who work hard and deserve some time together. These events support their well-being, especially when they're taking care of our loved ones.
Now, Young at Heart offers a resident mural program transforming those bland boring being walls into something beautiful, a conversation piece and way to light up the home areas. In 2025, they launched their 1:1 behavioral management program to support those with dementia, as well as a new resident program, mens program and younger resident program.
Together, they have impacted over 12,000 seniors and have brought their creativity to locations across Ontario, Canada, San Diego and Palm Springs, California and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and are providing job opportunities for artists to develop their leadership skills and do something they love that makes a real difference in the world.
For Kimberley, each session is a way to honor her grandmother's legacy and all grandma's and grandpa's. In every senior she teaches, she sees a reflection of her grandmothers kindness, caring heart and love for life.
Thank you for believing in us.