When verbal communication and in-person connections are challenged due to isolation, how can emotional quality of life be supported? Hand-written letters have proved to give additional comfort, especially when including a photo promotes familiarity. The Hummingbird Project is bringing letter writing back and showing their clients how!

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Welcome to week 4 of our 10 week in-depth look at the Hummingbird Project’s Virtual Activity program!

For those living with memory loss, certain smells can elicit fond experiences of people, places, and times we hold dear. Through a three part series, a client reengaged memories from childhood after smelling scents during a virtual activity session via Zoom. Lavender, peppermint, chamomile, and lemon expand sensory stimulation and tapped into the delights of life!

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Welcome to Week 3 in our 10 Week in-depth look at the Hummingbird Project’s Virtual Activity program!

Tapping into a person’s skill-set has always been a specialty for our team of therapeutic Activity Specialists. Upon meeting with a new client, an Activity Specialist always begins by understanding an individual’s vocation, interests, history, and any other special type of ability or skill they are known for or have experienced. This client used to design floral arrangements for a well-known museum in San Francisco. After learning this, the Activity Specialist had flowers delivered to the facility where she lives. When the client and Activity Specialist met on Zoom, the flower arranging experience was underway! When asking the client how it felt to be arranging flowers again, she replied, “Oh, it’s what I do, it’s what comes naturally.” Imagine if everyone were able to maintain activities they always enjoyed…”What a Wonderful World!”

For more information about Hummingbird Virtual Activity Sessions, please call Tiffany Ramirez at 916-990-7944, email tpaigeramirez@sageeldercare.com, or visit Hummingbird Project Virtual Program

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Isolation is a large part of life for the elderly and especially now while experiencing social distancing. Hummingbird Activity Specialists understand that the need for socialization is even more important for the well-being of their clients during these trying times. During a recent Zoom session, the specialist’s client was relieved to see his familiar friend as he said, “I know this woman,” upon seeing her. While interacting virtually, they took part in viewing paintings together. This brought about reminiscing as the client shared thoughts such as, “It’s very hard work,” upon observing a picture of a woman bathing a child. This interaction ushered in memories of his own mother and times when she cared for him, their home, animals, and the family garden. Knowing the importance of sharing intimate thoughts is a specialty of Hummingbird Activity Specialists. Relating at its finest!