Photos of Activities With Our
Friends in Nursing Homes

Here are photos of our nursing home resident friends engaging in some of the life affirming experiences they deeply appreciate and enjoy, like:

• MUSIC - Singing, instrumental music (played by residents and special guests) like piano, guitar, harmonica, and flute. And, of course, hand-clapping!

• ANIMALS - Our animal friends bring joy to the residents. Dogs can help nursing home residents bridge the present with the past. The resident often recalls memories of their pets that make them smile. A dog is seen as an instant, trusting friend. Dogs have elicited reactions from patients who had been unresponsive due to coma and strokes!

• PLANTS AND FLOWERS - 94-years-young Doris has helped plant a beautiful garden that gives all the residents pleasure.

• TEENS AND YOUTH - In our age-segregated society, young people and seniors may rarely encounter each other. Uniting generations helps to break down stereotypes. Differences in ages become insignificant when the opportunity to love and be loved is shared.

• SOCIALIZING ON A ONE-ON-ONE BASIS - Residents enjoy sharing their life stories. Both volunteers’ and residents’ lives are enriched during special time spent together.

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Kathy loves the flowers in the garden.	Sandy is thrilled to have Grey play music for her.	Denis enjoys playing music on his harmonica.	Enrique enjoys a visit from Lola the dog.
Julianna enjoys playing her flute.	Leona enjoys her flowers.	Louis gets joy from his visit from Lola.	Little Lola is a favorite of all of our friends in the nursing home.
Pam and Lola see eye to eye.	Sarah and William enjoy the garden.	Tiffany says hello to Lola.	Our teen volunteers at a birthday party.
Volunteering is a great activity for teenagers.	Kimberly enjoys the day.	Todd's birthday party.