Helping the Elderly Population
4 pm and 9 pm, I was available for their needs. The specific actions that took place on my part consisted of saying hello to the patients and introducing myself as a volunteer who was interested in visiting with them and spending some time with them. The first thing I would do was explain all the ways I could help if they would like me to visit. I explained that I could get them anything they needed, such as water, a blanket, help with getting out of bed or sitting up, help with finding the nurse on duty. I could read to them from the newspaper or magazines that were available. I could talk with them about their… Continue Reading...