Home Instead Senior Care's "Be a Santa to a Senior" Are you familiar with this program?

Question

I just found this at:
http://www.mindingoureldersblogs.com/2007/11/home-instead-se.html

Sounds like a great idea! Do you participate in this program or others?

Answer 1

yes ma'm i do w/ a local chapter,this wk. i filled out quite a few cards for a drawin for hams,bicycle,lawn mower an a few more things,to give to someone who won't have a christmas

Answer 2

I wasn't familiar with this particular program. They do something similar at the retirement and nursing homes I visit. On a little tree they put numbered cards to match a resident and whether it's a male or female and the gift they'd like. I bought for a couple of them last year, in addition to the gifts I gave my friends that are there. I plan to get a couple names this year too. Many of the folks in these places don't have family. I help out at the Christmas party they give for the residents and they are so excited and happy about the gifts they get.

Answer 3

Here they publish a list of what seniors want with sizes etc. This year was a bit strange, new color tv's, and some strange wants not really needs. I usually give a specific present to the one that needs it.

Answer 4

I see it on TV but never give to the Seniors on that list.I donate to our local Senior Center,they do a little party and hand outs.I do generic gifts,as do several of my family.That way I know the Senior that I give to.I like it that way....

Answer 5

I actually recently applied at home instead for another client and they did not say anything about this in our area. I will have to give them another call. thank you

Answer 6

So cool! I was not aware of this group. I do most of my giving is of myself locally. But I do what I can where I can.

Answer 7

Wow, what a wonderful Idea, I wonder if there is anything like that here in UK...

Answer 8

No & NO.