During this time, when social distancing is critical in order to protect ourselves and each other from COVID-19, it can be difficult to engage in the social interactions we are accustomed to. This is especially true for those living in assisted living and nursing homes. In addition to this, to protect residents many assisted living and nursing homes have closed their doors to friends and family visiting residents until further notice. Given these changes, it is common for residents to feel down and isolated at this time. To combat this, the Stony Brook University Aging Interest Group has extended an initiative started by the Gerontological Society of America to send cards and messages to residents to let them know that we are thinking of them during these times. To date, The Aging Interest Group has collected 207 cards to distribute to assisted living and nursing home residents in and around the Stony Brook community! We are asking for your help in sending more encouraging and uplifting cards to seniors in our community! Click below for more information on how you can send a card! This initiative is open to anyone and is a great way to help out in our community. In line with COVID safety recommendations, we will be sending virtual cards. If you would like to send a virtual card, please follow the information below:
Email all submissions to: [email protected] For more information on the project visit the Aging Interest Group website. Some examples of cards that have been sent:
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