By Mary Roy
Community Engagement Coordinator, Daughters of Sarah
Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity to enrich the lives of our residents through the new Community Engagement Project. We invite individuals and organizations to partner with us in creating meaningful and memorable experiences for our residents.
How Can You Help?
We are seeking volunteers and organizations who can connect us with community resources to bring our residents’ interests and passions to life. Whether through direct involvement or by facilitating connections, your contribution can significantly impact the lives of those who call Daughters of Sarah home.
About the Program
Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been selected as one of only five long-term care facilities nationwide—and one of three in New York State—to participate in the prestigious Community Engagement Project. This initiative, led by IPRO, the Quality Innovation Network/Quality Improvement Organization working directly with CMS, aims to explore the potential of community engagement in enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents.
About the Need
After deep conversations with our residents, we’ve identified key activities that resonate with them. These activities, ranging from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and lifelong learning, promise to provide our residents with opportunities for socialization, creativity, and intellectual stimulation.
What Can You Do?
We seek passionate individuals and organizations to help us bring these activities to life. You can contribute in the following ways:
- Connect us with someone willing to volunteer or offer resources.
- Volunteer yourself to help create and implement an activity.
- Provide tips or suggestions for programs that align with our residents’ interests.
Our residents seek purpose and meaning in their daily lives, and community involvement is a powerful way to support them in this journey while also fostering meaningful connections. Together, we can help them lead more fulfilling and healthier lives.
Please consider who in your network could contribute to this exciting project. Whether it’s a neighbor who is a master gardener, a friend who collects stamps, or an organization that can offer guest speakers, every contribution matters.
To get involved, please contact Mary Roy at Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 180 Washington Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12203, or [email protected].
We hope you share our enthusiasm for this project and look forward to your participation.
Community Engagement Project Ideas Include:
- Arts & Crafts: Painting, Knitting, Drawing
- Outdoor Activities: Gardening, Birdwatching, Spending time outdoors
- Travel/Leisure: Watching videos about new places, Learning about different cultures and places
- Outings: Movie night, Trips to farmers’ markets, Lunch at the park, Fishing, Museums, Shopping, Plays/musicals
- Lifelong Learning: Computers, Book clubs, Photography, Science, Cooking
- Volunteering: Guest Speakers, Charity work
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-456-7831
