31 August 2022, 09:24 AM
wtgThe place where my Mom lived also had a day care center for children. It was physically located in the same building and there were a lot of interactions between residents and the kids. The day care center had big red stroller wagon thingys that they would pile a bunch of kids into, and they would take them to various units in the building to visit.
They really brightened up everyone's day. Whenever I'd catch sight of them coming down the hall, I'd say to my Mom "here comes the baby bus!" and she would get a big smile on her face.
quote:Lutheran Home residents—whom the children refer to as “grandmas” and “grandpas”—participate with the children in a variety of planned, on-site activities such as art, music, stories, and games. In the chapel of the Lutheran Home, special events are held for children and their “grandmas and grandpas” to enjoy together. These include the annual Easter Egg Hunt, an Independence Day parade and a Christmas program.
Preschool-age children take field trips on Wednesdays, and “grandmas” and “grandpas” are always welcome to accompany them. Together, students and residents have delighted in spending time together on outings to places such as pumpkin farms in the fall and water parks in the summer. Whenever a “grandma” or “grandpa” comes along, it always makes the day more special and both the children and Lutheran Home residents benefit from their interaction.
https://www.lutheranlifecommun...eranhome/child-care/
Even better than kids, the Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs used to visit regulary. The young dogs in training were the best. Whenever you met a dog, the handler gave you the dog's business card.
