Comments on: Santas For Seniors (YOU can help!)

By: Amy @ Tiny Blessings

Amy @ Tiny Blessings — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:35:51 +0000

I have been an Activity Coordinator in a nursing home for nearly 17 years, and I LOVE this idea! Body wash is something I always recommend, too, when folks ask me what to give.

Another thought: you could also do this at Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day (How about “You smell pretty sweet to me, Valentine!” LOL) or just a random day of the year. Sometimes we get several groups at Christmas who will visit/ carol/ etc, and then we feel forgotten again until the next Christmas rolls around.

By: Tricia Protzman

Tricia Protzman — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:48:50 +0000

I worked as a nurse in nursing homes for years in two states and have a special place in my heart for seniors. Every Christmas, Churches, families of residents, and other caring people brought personal care items, candies, clothing, and other goodies to the residents. They so appreciated anything that was given them. Many did not have familys and rarely, if ever, had visitors. This is our most forgot about group in society and I am so happy to hear that you are involved with them, Christy. God bless you and your family.

By: Brenda Herring

Brenda Herring — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:04:13 +0000

I did this as a teenager with my Sunday School class years ago and really enjoyed it. However, when my grandmother and my husband’s grandmother were both in the nursing home at the same time. I saw first hand how much these wonderful gifts mean to the residents. They are so appreciative and it means the world to the families as well. Thank you for your generous heart! May your gestures encourage others to do the same. Merry Christmas!!!
Brenda Herring

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By: Brianne

Brianne — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:57:46 +0000

This is a wonderful idea. I wanted to write you to tell you that when I was in nursing school and had clinical rotations in area nursing homes, it hurt my heart so bad that so many of these people had no personal belongings in their rooms at all. There were no family that came or even sent anything. Some of the things I noticed that are of great need are: personal soaps, lotions, brushes, ponytail holders, stuft animals, pictures or a pretty card to tape to their wall. The soaps you are giving are so wonderful as when I was helping give them baths all they had to bathe with was just the pump of hand soap mounted on the wall. I just thought that was horrible so GOD bless your mission. Merry Christmas!

By: Jill T

Jill T — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:57:36 +0000

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing! I have been trying to think of something special to do this holiday season for the residents of a nursing home to let them know–they are remembered and loved this holiday season. I love the idea of providing gifts for the staff to give, to share the joy and I absolutely cannot wait to do this! Your creativity is greatly appreciated and your kind spirit is contagious. Merry Christmas!

By: Christy Jordan

Christy Jordan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:21:05 +0000

Thank you for sharing this with all of us Heather!!!

By: Heather McIngvale

Heather McIngvale — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:03:09 +0000

There is a B2G1 Free Suave Body Wash Coupon in the 10/16 Redplum insert. It will expire 11/13/11 so if you haven’t used it here is a great way to do so!

By: Freda

Freda — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:36:21 +0000

This is the Best Idea I have heard of Yet.
Thanks so Much for Planting this seed!!
I think I may try to adopt the Same Idea out here in the “North West”, if this is exceptable to Christy.

I agree with the Person that Stated they Love Music. I have to agree, I don’t think there is a person on the Planet that Cannot relate to Music, in any form.

PS, I watched You on the Paula Deen Show, How Exciting that Must have been.