NursingHomeVolunteer.com

Why Should I Volunteer After Retirement?

July 29, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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.

Why volunteer after retirement

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the average person will live about 17 more years after reaching retirement age. That’s another 6205 days to fill with enjoyable and meaningful activities.

While most retirees treasure the freedom and flexibility that comes with no longer working full-time, many miss some aspects of being employed. Volunteering is a great way to fill that void.

Doing Angelic Work On The Physical Level: A Volunteer’s Story

July 26, 2019 by Diane 2 Comments

A volunteer's story

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.

5 More Creative Intergenerational Programs

July 23, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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.

Intergenerational senior care activities

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.

6 Creative Intergenerational Programs

July 20, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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.

Intergenerational nursing home programs

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.

How To Celebrate National Aviation Day

July 17, 2019 by Diane Leave a Comment

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.

August activities for seniors

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:

Footer