While many people are taking advantage of technology during the pandemic to communicate with family, loved ones, and clients, sometimes relying on a good-old-fashioned device does the trick. This Activity Specialist’s client, Claire Ann, lives with Macular Degeneration, which is why she conducts her virtual activity session on a home telephone during Stay at Home orders. Where there’s a phone, there’s a way!!
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Enjoying the Beauty of Winter…Without Getting Cold!
/in News /by Katie GiampaMaxine used to travel the world and has lovely memories of places she visited, although it is difficult for her to verbalize about them now. After researching places she has been with her family, this Activity Specialist at The Hummingbird Project brought travel to her. This day they visited Iceland and viewed the beautiful arctic foxes together, and they weren’t even cold!
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Brain Cells Keep Growing in Older Adults!
/in News /by Katie GiampaHere is a great article from Harvard Medical School on how to boost vitality by engaging your brain!
Resource Share Wednesday: RSVP- Senior Corps
/in News /by Katie GiampaBecause giving back promotes self-esteem and vocational well-being!
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Connecting to a Person Does Not Have to be Complicated!
/in News /by Katie GiampaWhile many people are taking advantage of technology during the pandemic to communicate with family, loved ones, and clients, sometimes relying on a good-old-fashioned device does the trick. This Activity Specialist’s client, Claire Ann, lives with Macular Degeneration, which is why she conducts her virtual activity session on a home telephone during Stay at Home orders. Where there’s a phone, there’s a way!!
Click Here to view seven tips on how to communicate with older adults!
Pets do not replace children… but close!
/in News /by Katie GiampaClick Here to learn how pets are critical for older adults!
Did you know that the Hummingbird Project is virtual?
/in News /by Katie GiampaActivity Specialist at your fingertips…whatever region you live!
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Art and Animals…The Best of Both Worlds!
/in News /by Katie GiampaMitch is an animal lover, and before the Stay at Home Orders were enforced, perused art museums for weekend pleasure. To maintain his two loves, our Activity Specialist brings these two enjoyment’s to him virtually every week. Meeting one’s desire is our specialty!
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You’re Never Too Old to Start Displaying your Artwork!
/in News /by Katie GiampaLook at the talent of our Hummingbird client’s talent!
Learn why it is never to late to be an artist!
Resource Share Wednesday: Virtually Visit the Frye Art Museum in Seattle!
/in News /by Katie GiampaStuck at home and in need of a cultural experience?
Visit the Frye Art Museum in Seattle! A virtual fix from the comfort of your home!
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A Sensory Activity that Invites a Learning Experience: Armchair Travel!
/in News /by Katie GiampaEven without the pandemic, older adults are subject to isolation; Activity Specialists understand that this can lead to depression and loneliness. Meeting virtually with clients is more exciting than ever as they can travel the world from the comfort of their homes. Catherine is from South Dakota, and within no time she and her Activity Specialist visited the Badlands National Park! It’s the next best thing to being there!
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