Holidays at Heart to Home have been very enjoyable this year. We've had a full schedule of activities over the past month that have helped make the snow (and rain!) bearable. Here is a list of some of the fun events over the past month:
- "Accordion Pete" (and his chocolate lab!) came to visit and performed a holiday concert last week.
- Melissa, our music therapist, came to perform a special holiday concert for residents, friends and family the weekend before Christmas.
- Lori, our wonderful visiting hairstylist came and 'glamored up' all of the residents for "Grandpa & Grandma Shots". During "Grandpa & Grandma Shots" each resident gets dressed up in fancy clothing with makeup on, jewelry on, etc... and we take beautiful photos.
- We had some very gracious family volunteers come decorate and make beautiful holiday cards.
- Amy and Muffy came and decorated beautiful holiday cookies with all of the residents.
Games, crafts, food and visitors aplenty all joined us at Heart to Home over the past month to make this a truly "Magical" time of year. Thank you to all of our dedicated staff, volunteers, ancillary service providers, families, friends and wonderful residents for making 2010 a truly remarkable year at Heart to Home.
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On a special note... We wanted to share some kind words with everyone who help make Heart to Home possible. We were not able to post a PDF version on the blog so we re-typed a holiday card that was sent to us from our visiting music therapist:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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On a special note... We wanted to share some kind words with everyone who help make Heart to Home possible. We were not able to post a PDF version on the blog so we re-typed a holiday card that was sent to us from our visiting music therapist:
"Dear Josh, Amy & all of the staff at Mendota and Mendakota Manors,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the opportunity to work with you and your residents. You have two incredible homes that are clearly among the best of the best in long term care options in the Twin Cities. I would feel very comfortable with my loved one in one of your homes. Not only are the physical structures and operations of your homes incredible, but also you truly do treat the residents with dignity and respect, which sadly is not the standard anymore. From an outsiders perspective it looks more like you are working with family and friends than "residents" which is the way it should be. I commend you again for the care and compassion that you bring to your residents. It is a pleasure and honor to be among your care team. If you could please share this with your whole team I would appreciate it. Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday season!"
- Sincerely, Meslissa Hirokawa, Music Therapist
I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the opportunity to work with you and your residents. You have two incredible homes that are clearly among the best of the best in long term care options in the Twin Cities. I would feel very comfortable with my loved one in one of your homes. Not only are the physical structures and operations of your homes incredible, but also you truly do treat the residents with dignity and respect, which sadly is not the standard anymore. From an outsiders perspective it looks more like you are working with family and friends than "residents" which is the way it should be. I commend you again for the care and compassion that you bring to your residents. It is a pleasure and honor to be among your care team. If you could please share this with your whole team I would appreciate it. Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday season!"
- Sincerely, Meslissa Hirokawa, Music Therapist
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
