Feeling close to her husband’s legacy and memory is something Kathleen enjoys, as it elicits feelings of comfort and nostalgia. After learning that her husband was a singer, Kathleen’s Activity Specialist from The Hummingbird Project engages her with opera and other singing venues to support her connection to his passions. This brings much closeness for Kathleen, for her love has never faltered.
Click Here to learn more about the importance of remembrance!
Click Here to learn more about the benefits of Intergenerational Care!
Click Here to learn five ways for children to volunteer with older adults!
A virtual newsletter in Southern California keeping abreast of social events, volunteering, classes, and more!
Click Here to learn more about Suddenly 65!
Colette danced for a great part of her life and enjoys sharing this experience; unfortunately, she is under Stay at Home orders stationed in her room in a senior care facility with little conversation. After the initial assessment with her family, our Hummingbird Project Activity Specialist, made ballet all the craze! “My favorite thing to watch is ballet.”- Collette
Click Here to find out more about the importance of older adults sharing their life stories.
Click Here to learn more about making a Valentine’s Day Banner!!
An inexpensive and lovely way to connect to the past that includes stories by the readers!
Click Here to order your subscription!
Maxine 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!
Click Here to learn more about why nostalgia and reminiscing is good for you!
Here is a great article from Harvard Medical School on how to boost vitality by engaging your brain!
Because giving back promotes self-esteem and vocational well-being!
Click Here to learn more about RSVP-Senior Corps!
Click Here to learn more about the health benefits of volunteering for older adults!
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!!
Click Here to view seven tips on how to communicate with older adults!