Happy National Assisted Living Week!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change our daily lives, assisted living facilities continue to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their residents and employees. While keeping your loved ones safe might mean you cannot connect in person, here are some ways to support facility residents and employees from a safe distance.
- Get artsy. Spending the afternoon drawing pictures, painting windows, or snapping some fun photos are all great ways to get creative and share uplifting moments with residents.
- Become a Pen Pal. Since residents are socializing less due to the pandemic, starting a pen pal friendship is a great way to communicate and share stories.
- Send a special delivery. Surprise packages like snacks, flowers, or games will brighten the day of anyone in an assisted living facility.
- Coordinate a window visit. Sit outside, have a conversation, and share your smile with your loved one in a facility.
- Shoot a video. Creating a fun video of loved ones saying ‘hello’ or sharing words of encouragement are great ways to connect.
Whether it’s a photo of your playful dog, a letter sharing an uplifting story, or a bouquet of flowers, it may be just the boost of happiness someone needs right now. We encourage you to reach out with acts of kindness as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week.