Yuma Students Reach out to Seniors in Nursing Homes for the Holidays
During the holiday season it is only natural for thoughts to drift to family and friends. Unfortunately, seniors living in nursing homes sometimes feel isolated from family who have limited time to visit or live out of state. These feelings are only intensified by the lack of activities in a nursing home setting. Thankfully, a group of college students in Yuma put together a project to reach out to seniors in nursing homes this holiday season.
The Yuma Sun reports that these NAU-Yuma students went above and beyond their assignment and actually implemented their class project. Wanting to help their community, they collaborated with local businesses to bring entertaining performances and informative workshops to local nursing homes. The workshops teach hobbies and skills seniors can use to stay connected and engaged with the community.
This student project will go a long way to help Yuma seniors stay connected and engaged. Their efforts are especially helpful in nursing homes, where seniors can feel isolated and idle. Lack of adequate staffing or materials leaves residents with little to do with their time. If you visit family in a nursing home this holiday, you may want to ask what kind activities are offered, as well as making sure their basic health and comfort needs are being met.
