tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post8253147718823211593..comments2024-03-27T21:51:24.656-04:00Comments on Chat with Vera: "Ella the Pink Elephant" by Doris Rueger (Review & Giveaway)Vera Godleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-8757196523243503812012-12-09T23:46:24.278-05:002012-12-09T23:46:24.278-05:00My downstairs neighbor has a difficult time leavin...My downstairs neighbor has a difficult time leaving her house so I come by and visit her and just listen to her tell her stories and keep her company! I know it cheers her right up!Sam Stamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771315679747170132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-52397096317243272552012-12-09T23:02:41.122-05:002012-12-09T23:02:41.122-05:00A visit or call can always raise someones spirit. ...A visit or call can always raise someones spirit. :-) Beth Palaciosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-14206379195426428332012-12-09T22:46:38.718-05:002012-12-09T22:46:38.718-05:00I believe I helped a guy in a wheelchair by tellin...I believe I helped a guy in a wheelchair by telling him I believed in him and that he could get a job doing what he wanted to do, I helped him think about his goals and encouraged them to write them down and make a plan. michelle gilliland mcafeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-66386850736224431572012-12-09T22:44:26.740-05:002012-12-09T22:44:26.740-05:00Spending time with them, making time with them. Do...Spending time with them, making time with them. Don't treat them like they are a baby or a burden. Be there for them. michelle gilliland mcafeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-59055280388694917602012-12-09T22:39:36.640-05:002012-12-09T22:39:36.640-05:00Spending time with them, calling them, and sending...Spending time with them, calling them, and sending them cards on holidays and birthdays.AmyLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455122014072036304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-56463203080831487422012-12-09T21:45:30.216-05:002012-12-09T21:45:30.216-05:00Sometimes, I can tell when my grandparents are fee...Sometimes, I can tell when my grandparents are feeling lonely and a phone call or drawings from my son always cheer them up.Alison Zawinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750289963315800731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-44057874777872929572012-12-09T21:42:28.924-05:002012-12-09T21:42:28.924-05:00I think it always helps my parents to go someplace...I think it always helps my parents to go someplace where they can play with my son- like the Children's Museum or science center. Those places make everyone feel like a kid again!<br /><br />azawinski at gmail dot comAlison Zawinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750289963315800731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46097748950313535882012-12-09T21:41:40.560-05:002012-12-09T21:41:40.560-05:00call and stop in!! they get lonely.call and stop in!! they get lonely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331114364083395735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-58644969362476627282012-12-09T21:40:03.369-05:002012-12-09T21:40:03.369-05:00I invite a single friend over for dinner with my ...I invite a single friend over for dinner with my family to remind them that they are not forgotten.Trisha Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715584240472332582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-68867940820135954182012-12-09T19:30:10.145-05:002012-12-09T19:30:10.145-05:00My grandma loves when I have my children call her ...My grandma loves when I have my children call her just to say how their day went. She lives 12 hours a way and we only see her a few times a year. I think she loves to feel connected to our family even when she can't see us. Jesse mommy of fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387804002885870413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-10463573112830388762012-12-09T17:43:27.319-05:002012-12-09T17:43:27.319-05:00I think just being a listener for someone who need...I think just being a listener for someone who needs to vent is always good for the other personTammy Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-90721937123017670182012-12-09T16:27:57.425-05:002012-12-09T16:27:57.425-05:00Let them know often how special they are, whether ...Let them know often how special they are, whether it's buying them their favorite treat to show them you remember or by calling them...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656137637320041912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-74789867062319064372012-12-09T14:55:31.396-05:002012-12-09T14:55:31.396-05:00I help people feel better as a patient advocate vo...I help people feel better as a patient advocate volunteer at the hospital..mostly listening :) jessicapeeling@yahoo.comJessica Peelingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-72424590621813548612012-12-09T14:36:01.034-05:002012-12-09T14:36:01.034-05:00spending time together. Thanks for the opportunit...spending time together. Thanks for the opportunity. Merry ChristmasNicole Brockwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-23060944163416081472012-12-09T10:50:17.461-05:002012-12-09T10:50:17.461-05:00Calling them every week!Calling them every week!Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-75645690946884956902012-12-08T23:48:30.894-05:002012-12-08T23:48:30.894-05:00By being patient and showing them that they can do...By being patient and showing them that they can do things for themselvesNatalie Parvis-Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094428422728805508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-27845359223882102932012-12-08T22:20:13.222-05:002012-12-08T22:20:13.222-05:00Just spending time with them, getting them out and...Just spending time with them, getting them out and about, can work wonders:-)Stephanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13625237089017402190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-20991871835669823812012-12-08T21:31:00.731-05:002012-12-08T21:31:00.731-05:00I helped someone to feel better about themselves b...I helped someone to feel better about themselves by giving a handwritten note telling them how much they mean to me, along with a candy bar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501130930284294936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-31970592747731047032012-12-08T21:29:12.366-05:002012-12-08T21:29:12.366-05:00We take my children to visit the senior's at t...We take my children to visit the senior's at the Retirement homes. The elderly really get a kick out of the kids, and it teaches the kids to respect and enjoy all people, and to try to brighten up people's day that maybe don't have lots of family around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501130930284294936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-27897679156603462902012-12-08T20:46:42.786-05:002012-12-08T20:46:42.786-05:00I went over and sat with them and listened to what...I went over and sat with them and listened to what they needed to get out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377980165251271638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-21195418231648701852012-12-08T20:45:38.325-05:002012-12-08T20:45:38.325-05:00Spending time togetherSpending time togetherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377980165251271638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-11027317829604981622012-12-08T20:37:45.968-05:002012-12-08T20:37:45.968-05:00I had an elderly friend who lived alone and my fam...I had an elderly friend who lived alone and my family always included her in our family birthdays, weddings and holidays. It made her feel good to be around people again and to be part of a family again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616058814473625929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-17119602127447013652012-12-08T20:33:35.098-05:002012-12-08T20:33:35.098-05:00I always would make sure they had company and some...I always would make sure they had company and something to eat. If they were alone make sure to include them inviting them to our home for the holidays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616058814473625929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-54593575191676706112012-12-08T20:14:36.030-05:002012-12-08T20:14:36.030-05:00I try to help my young girls with their self estee...I try to help my young girls with their self esteem. I always let them know they can talk to me about anything.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260856934442392422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-18331074176677658882012-12-08T20:12:17.450-05:002012-12-08T20:12:17.450-05:00I would ask them if they need help with anything. ...I would ask them if they need help with anything. I know a lot of older people love to have you visit them.<br />oregonrockmom@gmail.comGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260856934442392422noreply@blogger.com