Helping out During a Pandemic

3/30/2020 (Permalink)

Don't let the past stop you from the future, take action and help others during this pandemic.

Today I would like to take a moment and think about the elderly. Many of us have loved ones in retirement homes, nursing homes or some sort of facility where they are on full lock down measures. We know this is a lonely time for them and they long to hear from family and friends. We see continued effort out of our communities, to form some kind of interaction with the elderly, to let them know that we are here and care. We too here at SERVPRO want to give some reminders on how you can get involved!

1) Pick up the phone and call, many are not on social media and do not have the functions of text messaging.

2) Mail a letter, as Easter approaches lets make sure our loved ones get a personalized letter. Nothing say you care more then a hand written note!

3) Leave something at the front desk of the location they live, the staff are trained on how to sanitize and protect the items left for your loved one.

4) Surprise them with food to be delivered to them. Most are confined to eating in their private quarters.

5) Send them items like; books, puzzles, crafting items and flowers to brighten their day.

6) Ask them if there is any way you can help with making sure they are getting their needs met; medications filled, grocery store items, ways to exercise while indoors etc. 

7) Call and sing with them. (I say this as my great uncle loves to sing and it lifts his spirit and mine as well) 

Here at SERVPRO our families, just like yours mean, the world to us. Stay Healthy, Stay Home, Stay Connected!