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For long-term care residents, making an appointment with an on-site cosmetologist or barber may be difficult now with COVID-19 restrictions and staff shortages. “Some facilities might not be able to have their beauticians in,” says Tammy Macklin, life enrichment director at Life Care Center of Boise, in Idaho. Artwork — from grandchildren’s drawings to masterpiece prints — bring color and life to the room.

Displaying their manners and socializing with the seniors always brought a smile. Karen, Thanks for this thoughtful tip and suggestion to care for the caregivers as well. Gift cards are a great way to appreciate the staff of the facilities so they can purchase things they truly want and need. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can always use donations.
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They want family and friends to come and give them attention. I cannot think of a better thing to do than this! Hi Jackie, So sweet to hear about your mom and her baby doll.
Having the ability to write family and friends from a long-term residential facility keeps everyone in touch. If one of your loved ones lives in a nursing home, gift them something truly special. While your time and concern are usually more than enough, giving something to show you’re thinking of them is the perfect way to brighten someone’s day.
Useful and Often-Requested Gifts
If you shop around, you can arrange and put together a wonderful gift basket full of toiletries for half the price of pre-packaged gift sets. This offers you the opportunity to fully customize the contents. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. If you are still unsure of what to give them gift the gift of time and spend some quality time with your loved ones or take them to a hair salon for a makeover.
All nursing home residents could use a little pampering. A wonderful gift is beauty salon certificates for services by the on-site cosmetologists. Alternatively, you can ask to use the beauty shop and give your senior a nice shampoo and gentle scalp massage. If neither of those options is available, arrange to take your loved one to a salon nearby.
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They also had a couple of hamsters and quite a few birds. Hi Flourish, How sweet of you to give your Great grandmother a manicure. And sharing that treat with the other residents was so kind of you. Thank you, Chitrangada, for stopping in to read this and for the thoughtful comment.
Did you know that it is easy to make dressing gowns to donate using nothing more than an old duvet cover? A walker is of course supposed to help you get around when you can no longer do so on your own. Unfortunately, using a walker requires you to use both hands. This makes it impossible to carry around glasses, notebooks, remote controls and other items if you do not have handy pockets.
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Hello Mary, Thanks for the wonderful comment and for your service to the population at the nursing residence of your in-laws. It takes a lot of heart to do that sort of work. I admire all the staff members who serve day after day in an environment that can be quite challenging emotionally and physically. Hello Peg - You have shared some good ideas, You also give us plenty of insight. Coming from all over the world to share your Mom's 90th birthday just proves it. Hi, I was an activity director in a nursing home for many years and you are spot on with your hub!

I will remember this Hub and come back and re-visit it when the time is appropriate. Here, Louise connects with a visiting dog that accompanied the home-schooled children when they sang to residents. Chris Lemoine visits the nursing facility every week to sing for the residents. When social distancing is behind them, they’ll get to play bridge or poker — but in the meantime, there’s no shame in a game of solitaire. These playing cards bear watercolor flower designs on one side and large-sized font on the other.
No sales pitches, just independent information to help you save money and create the funeral you want for your loved one. Blankets add much-needed warmth to any room, and they’re also a cozy touch. Even if it’s warm in the facility, having a blanket is a good idea. Suzzycue, it's nice of you to interact with the other residents, too.
The lemon butter cuticle cream is perfect for keeping nails and cuticles healthy, while the coconut foot cream will pamper your feet. Made of premium sherpa material, it’s like being wrapped in a cloud. It’s perfect for naps or snuggling up on the couch to watch TV. Test your skills with word searches, spot the odd-one-out puzzles, shadow finder games, and more. It’s perfect for those with dry, sensitive skin, rough heels who are looking for a quick fix that lasts all day long. You can even listen to your favorite CDs or tracks from your MP3 player.
Her room mate seemed to enjoy the reading as well. I believe it's been nicely updated since I first read it. Glad to help highlight it for so many need info on what works best for their friends and loved ones. Thought I would add that in one case I faced a difficult situation but if I could come up with a joke the person would lighten up.
Miss being able to just drop in on a dear friend or relative at the assisted living or nursing home? Long-term healthcare facilities are not only on lockdown, but social distancing measures have even been implemented inside of them. Long stretches without family interactions or even a card game with friends can be a real challenge. Plenty of studies have directly linked a strong support system to mental wellness and a longer life. Books in favorite genres with large print are welcome gifts for avid readers. Spend part of your visit watching movies or listening to music together, or reading aloud from a novel or newspaper.
Colorful scarves and decorative pins are simple accessories that add flair to a resident’s outfits. Cole suggests eyeglass tethers that residents can wear throughout the day as a simple, effective solution for keeping track of their glasses. — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be restrictions on how gifts can be delivered or brought in.

We actually don't have such kinds of facilities in our system.. It's such disheartening to see old people treated as rags.. Hi Peg - you offered some wonderful suggestions here.