Compassion in Action

Holistic Daily Care is the foundation of the Compassion in Action model. GLM caregivers offer individualized support for daily routines, ensuring that every elder or vulnerable individual experiences safety, dignity, and comfort. Assistance includes meal preparation aligned with health needs, help with bathing, dressing, and mobility, medication reminders, and monitoring overall well-being.

Staff members are trained in compassionate communication and respectful physical assistance, emphasizing gentle presence and sensitivity to each person’s unique limitations.
Key activities:

• Personalized nutrition and meal support
• Assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming
• Mobility and walking assistance
• Medication reminders and monitoring
• Physical comfort and safety checks
• Daily well-being observations

Mind–Body Wellness at GLM is designed to strengthen the natural connection between body, breath, and awareness. Activities follow simple, adaptable forms suitable for elders with limited mobility. Sessions begin with mindful breathing to ground the body, followed by slow stretching, joint rotations, and guided movement sequences that improve circulation, balance, and flexibility.

Beyond physical activity, the program incorporates emotional well-being practices gratitude reflections, compassionate listening circles, and nature-based mindfulness walks around the monastic campus. These activities reduce anxiety, uplift mood, and strengthen the sense of belonging. The goal is not performance but gentle presence. Participants learn to honor their bodies’ limitations while cultivating peace and connection.
Key activities:

• Gentle stretching and mobility exercises
• Mindful breathing and relaxation
• Nature walks and outdoor awareness
• Chair yoga and balance training
• Compassion-focused group reflections
• Music, sound-bowl, and calming sensory sessions

This service area focuses on the inner well-being of elders. GLM caregivers and volunteers offer warm companionship through daily conversations, life-review storytelling, and emotional presence. These interactions build trust and help individuals express fears, hopes, and memories without judgment.

Spiritual care includes guided meditation sessions, chanting for peace, and access to quiet halls where elders can rest, pray, or reflect. Individuals from any faith are welcomed; the intention is to provide a safe, non-sectarian environment for inner healing. For those facing grief, loss, or end-of-life transitions, GLM offers peaceful support circles, bedside reassurance, and compassionate listening.
Key activities:

• Companion visits and emotional check-ins
• Storytelling and life-review sessions
• Guided meditation and chanting
• Access to prayer/quiet spaces
• End-of-life comfort and presence
• Small-group spiritual sharing circles

Community Connection & Social Life brings vitality and warmth to everyday living. Elders participate in group art sessions, music circles, gardening clubs, reading groups, and cultural celebrations. These activities build friendship and support mental well-being.

GLM also hosts intergenerational programs where students, families, and volunteers visit to share stories, perform music, or assist with creative projects. These exchanges help elders feel valued and included.
Festivals inspired by Tibetan and Vietnamese traditions—such as light offerings, compassion days, or tea gatherings—bring cultural richness and meaning into communal life.
Key activities:

• Arts, crafts, and creative workshops
• Music circles, singing, and sound play
• Gardening, reading, and hobby clubs
• Intergenerational connection programs
• Cultural and seasonal celebrations
• Community volunteer visits

The physical environment significantly shapes emotional well-being. GLM ensures that each living space feels like a home, not an institution. Rooms are equipped with soft lighting, natural materials, safety handrails, and accessibility features that support mobility.

Communal areas such as gardens, meditation halls, tea rooms, and reading corners—encourage gentle social interaction. The environment is maintained with cleanliness, calm colors, and simplified Tibetan-inspired décor, offering both cultural beauty and psychological comfort.
Key activities:

• Safe and accessible room design
• Warm lighting and natural materials
• Quiet meditation and reading spaces
• Outdoor gardens and walking paths
• Safety checks and maintenance
• Calm, culturally rooted aesthetics

Family Partnership ensures elders never walk their journey alone. GLM works closely with family members to develop personalized care plans based on health needs, preferences, and emotional priorities.
Monthly updates, home-visit reports, and open communication channels allow families to stay engaged.

GLM also offers family support sessions—guidance on elder care, stress relief, and end-of-life understanding—helping relatives care for themselves while caring for their loved ones.
Key activities:

• Personalized care-planning meetings
• Regular family updates and reports
• Emotional support and counseling
• Family workshops on elder-care skills
• Coordination between caregivers, volunteers, and relatives