We hope you can attend. But if you cannot feel free to donate a ticket for one of our volunteers.
Did You Miss The Hand Hygiene Presentation at the Volunteer Training?
If you missed the training done by Lisa Palmer, RN or just need to review the slides are here. These slides are narrated by Rosie Horner and she does not read each slide so pause and read them for yourself. If you have any questions you can post them and Lisa will answer them for […]
Do Nursing Home Residents Have Hobbies?
Nursing home residents who had a hobby before they arrived at the nursing home still desire to enjoy the thrill of their hobby. For example, If they were coin collectors, they would enjoy having someone who still collects coins to bring in a collection and talk with them about it. I recently visited Maplewood Hobby […]
Home Depot-Newark’s Donation Brings A Touch of Beauty to Nursing Home
Home Depot of Newark, NJ touched the heart strings of everyone from the volunteers of Adopt A Nursing Home Patient to the patients and staff of Alaris Health on 40th Street in Irvington, New Jersey. Mike Butler was our hero as he insured that the items on our wish list ready for distribution. A few […]
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Excited and preparing for upcoming group event at local nursing home called “Bloom Where You are Planted”. Volunteers Dawn Hillman and Patrina Hillman plus others will work with residents to spark their creativity through storytelling, painting demo and coloring session. The coloring page was done by Raymond Horner Jr. and will be a blank of the image here. The visible crack […]
Help I’m Lonely and I Need Hope
There are times when all of us crave time to be alone for reflection and that good old “me” time. Yet too much alone time can lead to depression and other issues. But if you are a nursing home resident dealing with health issues a lack of social interaction and support can accelerate the reality […]
Our First Fund-Raiser Was A Hit!
On November 18, 2017 we had our first fund-raising shopping trip. Penn Dutch shopping and food was only surpassed by the true fellowship of all who attended. Although it was a messy rainy day the sunshine inside the bus was bright. We played several games onboard and so many people walked away with awesome gifts […]
Things Some May Take For Granted Are Precious To Nursing Home Residents
These are gift bags that are prepared by volunteers with donations from others. Common items like soap, combs, toothbrush, tooth paste,napkins and socks can mean so much.