‘Every night, we create these letters for hospice patients and nursing home residents who aren’t allowed visitors right now.’: Family share acts of kindness for ‘lonely’ elderly during pandemic

“We’re not on some strict schedule over here in the least. However, every night, one constant we have is that all the kids and I create these letters, drawings and colorings, for hospice patients and other nursing home residents that aren’t allowed to have any visitors right now.

There are so many people out there that are unable to have their loved ones, friends and family, visit them at all. It just breaks my heart.

Knowing how scared and lonely this time may be for them, by sending them a few kind words, a colorful picture and a reminder to them that this is happening because everyone is trying to keep our beloved elderly safe, brings us joy in return.

And as much as families that are stuck in the house together may be driving one another absolutely crazy at times, we should all be reminded of how extremely lucky we are to be surrounded by our loved ones throughout this pandemic.

The nursing home residents have even started sending hand-written letters back to the children.

How incredibly sweet is that?

The kids were so excited when reading their heartfelt responses and reading how happy their mailings made them. Now they can’t wait to continue a pen-pal relationship with them going forward.

There is so much fear, loneliness, and anxiety running rampid right now. Finding simple ways to help spread kindness, love, and maybe a little bit of comfort, may just bring it all right back to you… just like these sweet return cards did for the kiddos.”

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