Elderly & Special Needs

ELDERLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Yardwork

• Rake leaves

• Shovel snow

• Clean rain gutters

• Wash windows

• Mow lawn

Offer rides to church or appointments.

Help with unloading groceries/heavy items.

NURSING HOME

Flowers
Provide fresh flowers taking time to help place them in the room.

Listening Ear
Provide a "listening ear" to the residents.

Church Service
Provide a church service at a nursing home.

Read and Pray
Offer to read short devotionals and pray for residents. This could easily be a group outing where groups of 2 would visit with residents.

Senior Party
Throw a fun “Senior Party” complete with live music, food, games, and decorations.

HOSPITAL
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Waiting Room
Provide free coffee, energy drinks, and snacks to staff and those waiting in the emergency room. Consider offering to pray for those who give their consent.

Treatment Areas
Serve healthy snacks to patients of chemotherapy.

Children's Ward
Deliver small gifts to patients and families in the children’s ward (toys, care packages, etc.).

Special Visits
Make yourselves available as clowns, balloon artists, magicians, etc. to visit with children.

SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS OR ADULTS

Fun Days
Hold fun days for children with special needs and their families to relax and enjoy themselves.

Pen-pal
Start a pen-pal program with special needs people. Write letters and send small treats.

Embrace the beauty of compassion with ideas that uplift and empower individuals with special needs, ensuring they feel valued and included in our loving community.