Sakiya lives with a wonderful care provider, however, due to social distancing, her time with children and grandchildren is limited. Working with her daughter, our Activity Specialist planned a special “Respect for the Aged Day,” a holiday celebrated in Japan to celebrate older adults. Enjoying a special meal in the backyard of her home, Sakiya was given a Cherry Blossom plant (the meaning of her name) by her family. Giving back to those who have contributed with respect and honor!

 

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For many older adults, long periods of social distancing is frustrating.  Teaming up with Lois’s care provider, an Activity Specialist planned an outing to Venice beach while exercising the latest precautions by the CDC. Both client and care provider enjoyed a packed lunch, the beach, and the redwood trees without ever leaving the car! Scenic drives…taking it back to the good old days!

The Hummingbird Project is thrilled to offer another 8-week virtual activity session series with the Family Caregiver Alliance! These group sessions provide older adults and their care partners with opportunities to explore new worlds through armchair travel and enjoy a sense of camaraderie, community, and creativity. Sign up and join us!

 

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Concetta was an expert cook who found joy preparing meals for her large extended family every Sunday. Activity Specialists understand the importance of honoring a person’s interests and teamed up with her care provider to encourage the preparation of one of Concetta’s renowned recipes a week. The house is filled with purpose once more!

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While practicing social distancing, older adults may not be able to enjoy the fruits of summer, so to speak. When partaking in a virtual activity session, JoAnn was asked to think of things that remind her of summertime; she was also given a large poster board and colored pencils to promote creativity. Though she did not think of herself as an artist, she filled the page with luscious summertime impressions that made her say, “Well, this looks pretty good!”

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