Volunteering has many benefits. Not only does volunteering bring satisfaction to both giver and receiver, volunteering is believed to fight depression, reduce stress levels, and even help you live longer (Mayo Clinic Health System, 2017). Volunteers are an essential...
In just two months, residents and roommates Anne Pippen and Lovell Norman have made 44 sock dolls for children at local hospitals. Lovell mentioned her love of sewing to her Wesley Place on Honeysuckle caregiver Jacinda, and the next thing you know, Jacinda was...
Meet new resident at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle, Sarah Izzell. She is a North Carolina native and the author of the children’s book Hattie’s Big Move. Sarah was privileged to be a witness during the monumental move of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in 1999 in North...
The CDC, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Governor, and just about every other governmental agency and official recommends the wearing of cloth face masks during the current COVID-19 pandemic. But why? What kind of protection does a cloth face mask offer?...
A person living with dementia is already dealing with feelings of isolation. For one-on-one dementia caregivers, it can feel like this pandemic has dealt you a double-blow since you are now likely in isolation together. A person with dementia cannot process things...
