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5 More Fundraisers From Real Nursing Homes

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I was excited to see a lot of interest in an article I previously posted entitled Creative Fundraising Ideas From Real Nursing Homes. So, this month I decided to share 5 more fundraisers from actual nursing homes.

As in my previous article, I’m including a link to the website for each facility. This allows you to contact them directly for more information about their projects.

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Let’s Celebrate Peanuts Comic Strip Day

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nursing home activities for Peanuts Comic Strip Day

October 2 marks the anniversary of the day Charles M. Schulz’s infamous comic strip first appeared in newspapers in 1950. Peanuts comic strips were translated into 21 languages and featured in 2600 newspapers in 75 countries. So, you’re going to have a difficult time finding a resident who isn’t familiar with the fun characters in this popular comic strip.

Here’s how to make Peanuts Comic Strip Day a memorable event for your residents:

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The Best Resource To Help You As A Caregiver

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I’m so excited to let you know that the Caregiver Smile Summit is back again for the second year. Whether you’re a family caregiver, healthcare professional, volunteer, or student, I highly recommend this excellent resource.

The focus of this year’s Summit is “Rock the Caregiving Experience”. You’ll learn practical tips to help you be a better caregiver while also taking care of yourself.

This entirely online event goes live in November. Register now, and you’ll have an all-access pass to watch the presentations whenever you wish. You’ll simply stream the videos with internet access on your phone, tablet, or computer.

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How To Find Awesome Moments At The Nursing Home

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Today I was thinking that it’s been quite a long time since I shared a TED Talk with my readers. For those of you who aren’t familiar with TED Talks, they’re brief presentations given at TED (technology, entertainment, design) conferences.

TED Talks cover just about any topic you can imagine, and they tend to be positive and inspiring. Sometimes when the problems of our world weigh too heavily on my mind, I like to adjust my attitude by watching one of these videos.

Today I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite TED Talks presented by a man named Neil Pasricha. Please listen as he encourages us to watch for those simple, yet awesome moments in life that make us smile.

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How To Host An Eyeglass Donation Drive

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Many of you know that my son, Ryan, is a Peace Corps volunteer. Recently I noticed that nobody ever wears eyeglasses in the photos he shares. Naively, I asked him if he knows why the people in his country don’t require glasses like so many people do here in the United States.

Ryan quickly educated me on the fact that many of the people do need glasses. They simply can’t afford them.

He also shared stories about some of the children in his classroom and the learning difficulties they experience due to impaired vision. Sadly, most of these kids have common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism that are easily corrected with eyeglasses.

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