Your local Nursing Homes can use a hand/Pay It Forward Group-www.patricia4realestate.com-real estate Portsmouth New Hampshire

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Real Estate Agent with BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate

Your local Nursing Homes can use a hand.....

Now here's a way that I can help right within my town and not travel very far in the winter weather.  There are those people in Nursing Homes that are alone, lonely and would love to have you come and visit them.  Many times these residents don't have family that live near them, or any family at all.

 

Visiting the residents can help them and brighten YOUR day......

Visiting can work with my schedule. When I have the time in my every day schedule, I spend a few hours helping out by reading to some of the residents.  Many of these people love this as their eyesight isn't very good or their glasses need to be adjusted.  It's a very rewarding time to spend a few hours, give it a try , I think you'll agree it does the heart good.


Those without families or friends are lonely.....

The days are long when there's no one visiting you. It really doesn't matter if you read to them or just visit. Your presence is what helps the lonely heart...... just being there is what they need to help while away the hours           

        ~   Check with those Nursing Homes in your town to see if you can put some life into a lonely soul.  ~

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Comments (11)

Joetta Fort
The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO
Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Aww I used to visit a nursing home every Saturday, but it's been a long time. Maybe it's time to look into that again. Thanks for the kick in the pants!

Jan 30, 2011 04:58 PM
Diane McDermott
Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

Patricia, that's a beautiful way of giving your time to others who probably appreciate it more than you know!

Jan 31, 2011 10:10 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for stopping by to comment today Joetta. It's appreciated.

Patricia

Jan 31, 2011 11:27 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hello Dianne and Thank you for commenting on my blog today. It makes me happy and makes the residents feel happy at the same time.....

I appreciate your time to read the post and comment.

 

Patricia

Jan 31, 2011 11:29 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That's a really good idea.  Even just once in a while would make a huge difference to those who are stuck there all day long.

Mar 18, 2011 04:05 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for stopping by Georgina.  I appreciate your time to comment.

 

Patricia

Mar 22, 2011 01:17 AM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Let me tell you...visiting and helping out in nursing homes is God's work. My Mom is in an Altzheimer's unit so I get to see first hand the care given by volunteers who have made lending a helping hand or showing a friendly face part of there mission in life. They help the residents and they help ME.

Apr 19, 2011 02:46 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

So true what you say Steve. 

It's so sad to see these people in this situation, some with no family members to oversee their care.  My mom was in a nursing home for a few years before she died and she hated it. It broke my heart to see her in a situation that upset her on a 24/7 basis.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if when we grew older we were happy, healthy and care free........or is that "Heaven?" 

Thanks for the time to comment today....Good Luck w/ your mom.

 

Patricia/Seacoast NH & ME

Apr 19, 2011 05:38 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

AMEN!! This is my thing. I go so often that they just added me to the activity calendar. It now says Girlfriend Time with Joni. I've never been so honored! :)))

May 12, 2011 05:13 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks Joni for commenting today. It's appreciated, glad you enjoyed the post.

 

Patricia

Jun 03, 2011 12:38 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Yes, it's two fold for sure isn't it.  Thanks for stopping by

 

Patricia

Jun 03, 2011 12:39 PM