In a mini survey, we asked some of our residents what activities they liked and we found they each had different interests – some liked painting and music, others relished a good hair cut and shopping. But there was one thing every resident said they’d love to do. And that’s talking with someone.
More often than not, we observe volunteers doing a lot with our residents. But seldom do they simply pull a chair and have a conversation. Language barriers, lack of knowledge on how to approach a senior and impatience are partly to blame.
Maybe even imagination, or the lack thereof.