Tag: senior citizens

Pet Therapy for Seniors

Pet Therapy at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

 

Pet Therapy at Nursing Homes

  Snickers is a 6-year-old Irish doodle.  He has been coming to the facility since he was 8 weeks old to visit his Grammy and met many new friends.   His mommy’s name is Connie Wentz. 

Therapy Dog Bingo Snickers Christmas Outfit

  Snicker makes various appearances through out the year including many Holidays where he loves to dress in one of his many outfits. He always participates in our Annual Halloween Celebration. Snicker is loved by many residents and staff here at MVNRC.

Pet Therapy Snickers the dog visits

  Snickers went through training to receive his K-9 Good Citizenship Certificate as well as being tested through the Alliance of therapy dogs and passed with flying colors. Most of the time, when Snickers is here you don’t even hear a beep out of him.  Unless of course, his friend Vicki B from activities is near.  They sometimes get into trouble together.

Snickers the therapy dog says hello

  Some of Snickers favorites are playing ball, visiting his friends here, going for walks, receiving a lot of attention, and eating his favorite home-made cookies. 

Multi generational Mentoring Program

SHARE YOURSELF

Many families today are separated by distance, and because of this, children and adults are in need. Children are functioning in this busy world with less adult counseling than in the past, and seniors are more often alone than they used to be. That is why a mentoring program is so valuable for both groups. With good mental health, senior citizens tend to live longer, and volunteer work, such as mentoring, supports the positive feeling of having a purpose in life. This can boost a person’s self-esteem during a time when he or she may be wondering what will come next. With a multigenerational mentoring program, the participants stay involved in their community in a meaningful way.

 

P.S. Senior Corps, a network of national service programs for Americans 55 years and older, has a Fostering Grandparent Program and can be contacted for information on mentoring in your community.

Discounts – One of the benefits to getting older

ENJOY A DISCOUNT

There are benefits to getting older, and one is that you are able to access discounted services. Companies recognize that older adults have money and they enjoy spending it. Businesses are hoping you will spend it with them. Many airlines will give you a discount if you ask for it. Restaurants frequently offer a discount or a special menu. If you are thinking of renting a car, there are special offers available. The list of services is extensive. Retail establishments, grocery stores, drugstores, and even ice cream shops happily give discounts to seniors. There may be restrictions, such as being a member of AARP or shopping on certain days or during certain hours.

P.S. The “Senior List,” which is an independent free-to-join review site, has information on many senior discount opportunities.