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Creative Fundraising Ideas From Real Nursing Homes

June 6, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Each month I do a lot of research to discover the best fundraising ideas to share with my readers. In the process, I’m always amazed by the unique and creative events nursing homes come up with to raise money to benefit their residents.

Today I’m sharing a few of the more unusual fundraising ideas I’ve come across. I’ll also post a link to each organization so you can contact them directly if you want more information.

Do You Pack Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes?

June 4, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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It seems early in the year to be talking about Christmas, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not if you’re familiar with Operation Christmas Child. Many long-term care facilities around the world pack shoeboxes for this wonderful program.

Recently, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the number of clicks on blog posts I’ve written about Operation Christmas Child in the past. This tells me that people are already thinking about and planning for this year’s shoebox project.

7 Reasons For Teens To Volunteer In Nursing Homes

June 2, 2018 by Diane 2 Comments

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” —Mahatma Gandhi

Are your teens looking for something meaningful and enjoyable to do over the long weeks of summer break? I have the perfect solution in this popular post from last year.

Here are 7 great reasons why your teenager should consider volunteering at a nursing home:

What On Earth Is The GDPR?

May 24, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Have you heard about the General Data Protection Regulation that goes into effect on May 25? These laws regulate how online businesses (including blogs) may collect, store, and use data we collect from anyone living in the European Union.

So, since it only applies to the European Union, are you wondering why I’m telling everyone about it? That’s an excellent question!

While most of my readers live in the United States, I also have a significant number of readers from Canada, Australia, and the UK. A smaller portion of my readers live in various other countries around the world, including Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. Since several of these countries are part of the European Union, the new GDPR rules apply to my blog. [Read more…] about What On Earth Is The GDPR?

4 Tips To Communicate Effectively With The Nursing Home

May 22, 2018 by Diane 3 Comments

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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to write this guest post for the SixtyandMe community. I’m sharing the article here hoping you’ll add your suggestions. What can you tell family members to help them communicate effectively with caregivers at the nursing home?

I know most of you have friends or relatives living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. We all know that society tends to hold negative perceptions about nursing homes. They’re sometimes seen as places we should avoid and mistrust. Sadly, sometimes they deserve this reputation.

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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.

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.

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