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5 More Easy Fundraising Ideas

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Are you ready to learn about 5 more fun ways to raise money for smaller projects at your nursing home?

 

1. Decorate A Bear

Purchase a dozen or so plain teddy bears when you find them on sale. Ask area businesses to decorate them in an elaborate style, then sell the bears at a silent auction.

This makes an excellent stand-alone fundraiser before a holiday such as Christmas or Valentine’s Day. Or you can include the silent auction along with a larger event.

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Interested In Becoming A Nursing Home Musician?

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providing musical entertainment at nursing homes

Are you a musician looking for more opportunities to share your talent and love of music with other people? Have you ever considered providing musical entertainment at a nursing home?

Most residents love to hear and see live music. In addition, you’ll add variety and joy to their days.

I want to preface this article by letting you know that I’m not a musician. However, I’ve sat in on many music programs during my time as a nursing home volunteer. So, if you have experience providing musical entertainment at nursing homes, I would love to see you add your suggestions in the comment section.

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How To Rekindle Joy In Your Work

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When I talk with people who work in nursing homes or other long-term care settings, it’s not unusual to hear words of discouragement. While this line of work is incredibly rewarding, there are also times when it drains our souls.

Besides the physical toll it takes on our bodies, this type of work is emotionally demanding. It’s hard to watch the residents we care about as they struggle with pain, loss, confusion, and other enormous challenges.

Then there are the regulations, policies, and funding restrictions that seem to get in the way of providing good care. In addition, we interact with families who seem impossible to please as they struggle with their own hurts.

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How To Interpret The 5-Star Rating System

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Earlier this month, I asked my newsletter subscribers to email me with suggestions for topics they would like to see addressed on my blog. One reader submitted an excellent question about the 5-star rating system for nursing homes. She also wanted to know if I believe it’s an accurate predictor of the quality of care provided to the residents.

Perhaps some of you aren’t familiar with this program, so today I’ll attempt to summarize how it works.

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Let’s Celebrate Honeybee Day

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nursing home activities for Honeybee Day

Earlier this week, I posted a variety of fun activities you can share with your residents during Wiggle Your Toes Day. Today we’ll look at another little-known holiday coming up in August: World Honeybee Day.

Beginning in 2009, we’ve celebrated this special day that promotes awareness of the importance of honeybees. Since it’s observed on the third Saturday in August, that means it falls on August 18 this year. So it’s time to prepare your activities!

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