When a loved one lives in a nursing facility, you have the opportunity to provide the gift of a visit. The most important thing to do is to show up. Nursing homes can be strange and uncomfortable places. People sometimes feel uncomfortable visiting a loved one in a facility because they don’t know what to do while there. Their loved one may not be able to talk or hold a conversation well, and … [Read more...]
Generations Crossing Provides Intergenerational Day Care for Children and Older Adults
Generations Crossing provides day care for adults and children alike. In fact, their daily activities are often designed to incorporate both groups. The staff at Generations Crossing believe this interaction fosters positive, beneficial relationships that cross the generation barrier. Intergenerational Program Coordinator Lolly Miller oversees the activity plans for each day with the goal to … [Read more...]
Valley Program for Aging Services
It can be difficult to navigate the benefits, services and support available to seniors trying to live active lives. That’s why organizations like the Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) exist. VPAS helps adults 60 years of age or older live independent lives and to support community living for seniors. Their offices, located in four different regions, are on hand to answer questions about … [Read more...]