New York native was frustrated at lack of options to nursing homes after mother 's stroke . She started an initiative to pair elderly with neighborhood volunteers to help with daily needs . In the past year , Saborido has fallen twice . So far , about 50 volunteers are responding to the needs of 27 older adults . Do you need a doctor ? Nominations are open for 2010 CNN Awards .
New York native was frustrated at lack of options to nursing homes after mother 's stroke . She started an initiative to pair elderly with neighborhood volunteers to help with daily needs . So far , about 50 volunteers are responding to the needs of 27 older adults . Do you need a doctor ? Nominations are open for 2010 CNN Awards .