Senior Care Packs include items that seniors may find useful to make their daily life easier. These kits are distributed to the elderly who need extra assistance. Bags should be reusable shopping bags, totes, or drawstring backpacks.
Packs should include a combination of (but not limited to) the following items:
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothbrush and holder
- Toothpaste
- Washcloth
- Soap and holder
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Comb or brush
- Facial tissues
- Lip balm
- Lotion
- Jar gripper
- Magnifying glass
- Magazines
- Activity books (crosswords, sudoku, etc.)
- Notepads
- Pens
- Sugar-free candy
- Box of tea
- Non-slip socks
- Encouragement card
Assembling these kits involves a few simple steps. First, create a card of encouragement to put inside the bag; write a positive message or decorate with an inspirational image. We recommend using cardstock so that it won't bend in the bag during transport. Then, one of each item and the card should be placed in the bag.
For anyone collecting hours, we will verify one half-hour plus one volunteer hour for every three bags of at least eight items each, capped at 5.5 hours for one participant.
Contact our project coordinator here to coordinate drop-offs or ask questions.
