"My hope is to brighten up senior citizen’s days and give them a sense of accomplishment through the caretaking of succulent plants. According to the website Psychology Today, house plants can improve mental and emotional health in a number of ways. These include stress reduction, reduced symptoms of depression, memory retention, fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and much more." Continue reading
Gus had many different ideas about activities to organize. But, then inspiration struck as he helped his own mother deal with a question about cyber security. He wondered if others in her retirement community had similar questions. He contacted the community and got permission to hold a Q and A seminar for residents. The rest is history! Continue reading
When Covid struck, many students wondered how they would organize an activity with all the restrictions. Despite these challenges, Alison organized her family to help spread Holiday Cheer for those who lived in care facilities. With four kids doing online school from home, this was a project that they could all participate in and feel good about! Continue reading
Many of the Ethics students at Anoka Ramsey Community College work in care settings, just like Adaeze. When it came time to organize an activity, she didn’t let Covid slow her down. In fact, it gave her an extra reason to organize her co-workers and make holiday cards for their residents to express their care for them. Feel the love! Continue reading
When Covid hit, Kristina’s job became much more challenging. As a care giver at a long-term care facility for elders, Kristina knew her residents were suffering. The facility would no longer allow families or friends to visit. So, when it came time to organize an activity, Kristina had a simple, yet amazing project: She would organize a group to knit or crochet shawls for each of the residents. She would send them all a “hug” during these tough times. Continue reading
The elderly at the Stepping Stone Assisted Living Facility were confronted with six people, Carrie, Derrick, Derek, Troy, Charlie, and Sanel, who were willing to cook them a nice meal. The group raised over $220 from the class, family, and their friends. They served many tacos to the people living at the assisted living center Continue reading
For Amber’s Organize an Activity, she knew she wanted to help the elderly from an assisted living home nearby. While receiving help from her grandmother and her boyfriend, Amber assembled little goodie bags for the seniors that included some toiletries and handwritten Christmas cards. Together the group went and distributed the bags to the residents at the facility. Continue reading