I wondered what other things we could do to make our time together fun. Those things that make a child laugh can do the same for a nursing home resident, too. Take a child along. Walking down the hall with a child seems to perk up everyone. There is nothing quite like music to create a happy mood.
Kazoos are the perfect instrument for everyone.
Pack the coloring books. Tacked up on the bulletin board, the picture is a reminder of the visit. Pictures are worth a thousand words. Take along a photo album. The latest photograph and story of the grandchildren keeps the family bond strong.