New York native was outraged 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 . Score: 6 `` I knew from that very first night I would have to spend a lot of time there , '' she said . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2010 CNN Heroes .
New York native was outraged 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 . Score: 6 Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2010 CNN Heroes .