My father passed away in December 2012 and prior to his death, he spent nearly a year in a nursing home down in Houston. He had Alzheimer's and was in a locked unit. I visited him three times a week and it was sad to see, and I heard from the aides, that some of the residents never had any visitors. I used to donate magazines, puzzles, bedding, whatever I saw a need for in the nursing home. If my dad was sleeping, I would spend time with some of the residents who did not have any family or friends.
@Drekonix That is admirable that you want to volunteer to work with the elderly. Some day when I have more time, that is what I intend to do. 4951