CNN Heroes: helping the elderly

Each year CNN salutes every day heroes that make a difference in the world. This year one of the CNN Heroes nominees is a lady from New York that is making a difference for the elderly in her area.

Irene Zola coordinates a program that pairs the elderly in her neighborhood with volunteers that assist the senior citizens in remaining at home.

For more information on this CNN Hero, check out the full story at CNN Heroes on CNN.com.