Many of these people are forgotten by their families and resources at these homes can be limited. When our grandfather was in a nursing home, we found that there was a great demand for blankets, the residents were constantly fighting over them. Elderly people have trouble keeping their bodies warm and blankets are important. If you can t sew or crochet, get some yarn and a hook and head on down to the nursing home. You will not have to search long before you find a resident who can teach you how to make a beautiful blanket and it will make them feel useful, give them some company and a nice warm blanket in the end.
Seniors are often bored.
There isn t very much to do and visits are usually seldom. You can make someone s day just by sitting down for a chat from time to time. Bring a thermos of coffee and a newspaper and offer to read the day s headlines. Senior citizens often have trouble seeing and hearing the news can feel like a blessing, especially if there are only a few televisions in the home. Your church or children s group will often be welcome for demonstrations, puppet shows, singing concerts or even a band performance.