.Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation Centers

There are a variety of activities you can do at a local facility.  Contact the Volunteer Coordinator or Recreational Director to learn what is needed and how your interests and schedule will fit.  Visiting the residents, helping with crafts, writing letters and cards, reading the papers and discussing the news, providing musical entertainment – the list goes on and on.  If you have a pet, ask if the home participates in a visiting pet program and find out how to have your pet approved to be taken along.  Gather a group of friends together and spend some time decorating a room or planting a flower garden.  Explore health related careers by assisting with medical records and nutritional services.  Offer your talents and abilities to bring energy and good cheer.  You’ll be happily surprised by what you will get in return.

For additional suggestions, visit The Holiday Project

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A. HOLLY PATTERSON GERIATRIC CENTER    Uniondale           (516) 572-1542

ARBORS ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES at Islandia East   (631) 232-3131