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Best Gift Ideas For Nursing Home Residents

November 18, 2017 by Diane 8 Comments

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When my mom and dad lived at the nursing home, it was always challenging to find Christmas presents for them. Like many parents, they said they didn’t need anything. But, of course, we wanted to give them something. Plus, we wanted the gifts to be enjoyable, useful, and they had to fit within the limited space in Mom’s & Dad’s room.

To make your shopping easier this year, I’ve come up with a list of great gift options for people living in senior living communities. I’ve based most of these ideas on gifts I’ve seen residents receive at the nursing home. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comment section!

Sharing Christmas Joy Across The Miles

November 15, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Christmas photos

One of my favorite holiday traditions is exchanging Christmas cards and letters. I know, in this age of social media that probably sounds old-fashioned. But when December rolls around, I love to run out to the mailbox and peer inside to see how many cards arrive each day. And I’ll admit that I feel a bit sad when the final card of the season arrives, turning the contents of my mailbox back into bills and junk mail.

I also love to compose a personal note for each person on my list. No form letter for me! (Okay, I do admit that my handwritten notes have given way to letters created on my computer.) Best of all, I cherish reading every letter tucked inside the cards I receive, and I especially enjoy finding a photo card.

Christmas Shoebox Sendoff

November 12, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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This is it! After months of gathering gifts and lovingly preparing shoeboxes, your gifts are ready to go out to children around the world. Isn’t that exciting? (If you’re new to my blog, you can read all about our Operation Christmas Child project here.)

Now it’s time to begin planning for next year. If you have a bit of funds and extra storage space, it’s a good idea to shop for shoebox items all year round. Here’s how to get the best deals on your gifts:

Have You Heard Of A Dementia Care Farm?

November 10, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments

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dementia care farms

Dementia Care Farms (also known as Green Care Farms) have been popular in Europe for several years. Today, they’re expanding around the globe.

Originally designed to provide help for people with mental health issues, addiction problems, and children with behavioral concerns, the farms are now expanding to offer support to people living with dementia.

Many of the farms invite residents from traditional nursing care facilities to come out for specialized activities. Residents visit for a couple of hours and enjoy activities such as baking, gardening, or caring for the animals.

How To Be A Salvation Army Bell Ringer

November 7, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Salvation Army bell ringers

This will be my fifth year as a Salvation Army bell ringer, and I always look forward to the experience. People are so generous and gracious, and this truly becomes a highlight of the Christmas season.

When we think of the Salvation Army, we usually picture people serving meals in a homeless shelter. Yes, they provide 56 million free meals every year, but they do so much more. Here are just a few examples:

Provide emergency shelter and transitional housing
Assist people dealing with substance abuse
Support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
Offer bill payment help for low-income families
Assist during natural disasters and provide long-term disaster recovery

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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.

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