Enhancing the Lives of Nursing Home Residents One Volunteer at a Time
I love the way Pearl Estrada describes her volunteer service at a nursing home. She says it’s like “doing angelic work on the physical level.” Isn’t that beautiful?
Today, Pearl offers us a glimpse into her experience with Bessie’s Hope. This award-winning organization brings elders and volunteers together to form mutually rewarding relationships.
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Did you get a chance to read last Saturday’s post? It highlights 6 organizations that offer creative opportunities for senior care community residents and young people to connect. I hope the article inspired you to develop more intergenerational programs at your facility.
Today let’s look at 5 more unique programs. Please click on the links to contact each organization directly for more information.
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I love to hear about intergenerational programs in nursing homes and other senior care communities. We all know that they benefit not only the residents but also the younger people.
When I decided to write about this topic, I was planning to limit it to one post. But, I ended up discovering so many excellent programs that I chose to split the information into two posts.
Today I’m sharing 6 of these creative programs. I’ll briefly describe each one. Then, if you’re interested in developing a program at your facility, you can click on the links to contact each organization directly.
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Way back in 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed August 19 as National Aviation Day. Since then, people across the country have celebrated the history of flying.
August 19 also happens to be the birthday of Orville Wright who along with his brother, Wilbur, invented the first successful airplane. I think this gives us a good reason to help our residents celebrate the holiday!
Here are a few fun ideas:
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That was fun! I hope my post made it easier for you to find terrific deals on Amazon Prime Day. Let’s do this again next year!
These are the best deals I see so far:
Vera Bradley Medical Professional Tote
I love the gorgeous colors and designs of Vera Bradley products. Today Amazon deeply discounted many of their products. This one is my favorite:
If you travel for your job, you’ll want to consider this great deal on American Tourister luggage.
Many of you work long shifts and you’re tired when you get home. Instant Pots save a ton of time and help you create delicious and nutritious meals.
23andMe Health & Ancestry Service
I bought this as a gift for myself a couple of years ago, and I’ve had so much fun with it. The report taught me a lot about my genetic health risk factors, and it helped me get in contact with relatives I didn’t know existed.
Amazon is offering deep discounts on headphones. Check out this terrific deal from Sony.
This highly-rated system helps you monitor what’s going on in your home when you’re away working long hours.
We all know how dry and irritated our skin can become when we’re washing our hands all the time. Bliss body butter soothes skin without feeling greasy.
An Echo Dot makes a terrific gift for yourself or an older adult in your life. You can access news, weather reports, phone calls, music, and much more.
During the pandemic, every household needs a reliable thermometer!
One nurse on our team brings a white noise machine along whenever we work out of town. It drowns out background noises in the hotel and helps her get a sound sleep.
Keep your teeth healthy while saving lots of money on this Oral-B Genius X rechargeable electric toothbrush.
Durable and easy to carry, you can find this lunch tote in several designs and colors.
I use these inserts in my work shoes, and they make an enormous difference in keeping my feet comfortable during long shifts.
Paul Mitchell Ceramic Flat Iron
You probably don’t have a lot of time to spend on your hair during these busy days. This highly-rated flat iron leaves hair smooth and shiny.
Amazon is offering excellent deals on Learning Journey puzzles. Many would be excellent additions to the activities department in your senior care community. Here’s one example:
Many people aren’t aware that Tommy Hilfiger has a line of adaptive clothing. Here’s one example featuring a Velcro closure and magnetic fly:
I don’t go to work without my compression stockings! Available in a fun variety of patterns.
Promotes restful sleep after a long shift at work. Available in a variety of colors and patterns.
Poo-Pourri helps prevent embarrassment when you’re away from home and you need to “go”. This multi-pack contains several pleasant scents.
These beautiful and inspirational badge holders make excellent gifts. Available in several designs.
This popular Erin Condren journal helps us consider the many blessings in our lives. Available in several gorgeous designs. Buy one as a gift for yourself or someone else.
Wouldn’t it be nice to put your feet up and let someone else vacuum the floors in your home? Your dream comes true with the iRobot Roomba!
What great deals did you find? Please share in the comment section!
