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What Is A Parish Nurse?

May 13, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Parish nurse

Each month, I like to share an opportunity that helps you expand your reach as a volunteer. Today, let’s look at the role of the parish nurse (also called a faith community nurse) in the long-term care setting.

What is a Parish Nurse?

According to NCF, parish nursing is defined as, “With a focus on intentional care of the spirit, they assist members of the faith community to maintain or regain wholeness in body, mind, and spirit”.

Most parish nurses work in conjunction with a church, although some are employed by health care facilities or social service agencies. Many parish nurses receive a salary while others volunteer their services.

Introducing The Rehab Therapy Team

May 7, 2018 by Diane 4 Comments

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nursing home rehab staff

We’re celebrating at our house this week! My daughter, Sarah, passed her national boards and will soon begin her career as a physical therapist. I’m so proud of her, and I’m excited to see what lies ahead as she goes out into the world to serve others.

With this in mind, I decided it’s a good time to write a post about the rehab staff we commonly see in nursing homes. I know there’s sometimes confusion as to who does what and where to go with questions about a resident’s therapy program.

Ultimate Guide To A Successful Yard Sale

May 1, 2018 by Diane 2 Comments

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yard sale tips

Wouldn’t it be fun if your volunteer group had lots of money to spend? Then you could purchase oodles of special items to enhance the lives of your residents.

A favorite fundraiser at our nursing home is the yard sale we’ve organized annually for many years. We use the money to purchase items to benefit our residents such as mobility equipment, furniture, landscaping items, and bathing supplies.

With the coming of spring, I’m beginning to see yard sale signs popping up around our neighborhood. So, it seems like a perfect time to re-post this popular article from last year.

Creative Gifts For Mom In The Nursing Home

April 28, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Mother's Day gifts for nursing home residents

Are you looking for a Mother’s Day gift for your mom or grandma who lives in a senior living community? My mom spent time in a nursing home, so I know it’s challenging to find the perfect gift. You want to give a gift that’s enjoyable, useful, and fits within the limited space of her room.

Today I’m sharing several of my favorite creative ideas for Mother’s Day gifts.

Let’s Celebrate Lucky Penny Day

April 25, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for Lucky Penny Day

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “See a penny, pick it up. All day long, you’ll have good luck”. Did you know there’s an entire day set aside to celebrate the luck of the penny?

I know your residents will enjoy these fun activities, so be sure to add Lucky Penny Day to your calendar for May 23.

Reminisce

Ask your residents if they remember what they could buy for a penny when they were children. These are a few ideas our residents came up with:

penny candy
newspaper
baseball card
apple/orange
arcade games at the county fair
gum from a gumball machine
postcard

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This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

What is a Parish Nurse?

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) when you make a purchase by clicking on my links.

Reminisce

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