Context, experience, reflection, action , evaluation

During the challenging times of isolation, together we can still be the difference for others. Our challenge is to continue to reach out to people on the margins and hear God's calling to raise awareness and take action. Importantly we must be led by prayer; so before you just click on the issues and take action; pause and reflect, be mindful of why a particular issue grabs your attention more than another, take note of your feelings as you read through the many issues and research, learn, reflect, pray, act and pray.

You will be required to record all activities in your log book.

Here are some ideas. Look into your community and the many ideas that maybe present around you.

Virtual Social Events

This one requires some internal technical setup, but many of the activities that seniors enjoy can be done with social distancing through technology. With a combination of webcams and videoconferencing applications (and a skilled host), you can connect residents for games like bingo, trivia, and karaoke. This type of setup is used in business all the time, and it doesn’t require a ton of money or technical sophistication to bring a sense of fun, community, and normalcy to the elderly loved ones you know. Call your nursing home to see what barriers would need to be overcome, in terms of equipment and setup costs, to safely connect residents for virtual events.