Beam Us Up Scotty

Residents at Enhanced Assisted living are just trying to have fun. Well, that and get around, pursue interests, gain access to information and skills.

Budgets everywhere are tight, and we’ve had to figure out how to get the things we want and need in creative ways. One way we’ve been doing this is creating and maintaining a wish list to be granted by  volunteers, donors, and grants. Whenever an item comes up, we get on email and put it on the list. The other day a resident  was brainstorming about ways he could focus his excess energy and engage his creative side. He asked for watercolors. Another resident who often watches TV for long periods without comment, became visibly engaged when Star Trek came on TV. We decided we needed to add some Star Trek to our movie collection.

While the soul food of creativity and entertainment is very important, we also ask for resources that will give the residents more connectivity with their community and the larger world. One of our top wish list items are bus passes. Residents want more ability to visit friends, attends places of worship, and go to the library. A computer was recently donated to one of our houses, and residents have used it to find resources online.

Besides items for residents, we also ask for volunteers to help with resident transportation, gardening, and even building. In an effort to make our houses more accessible, we had to look around for volunteer architects and contractors to build a ramp to one of our two storied houses.

If you have anything to contribute to help enrich the lives of the residents of the enhanced assisted living facilities, please know that it will be much appreciated.  In the words of Spock “I have been, and ever shall be your friend.  Live long and prosper.”

Some Wish List Items:
Bus Passes
A Netflix account
Watercolors or other arts and crafts supplies
Star Trek DVDs or VHS’s
Movies
Board or card games

Tamar Libicki, RN
Rosehedge/Multifaith Works Staff