Lady-Links recognize the importance of friendships. That’s what the visits to our dear friends in cognitive decline are about…friendship. We know that having a good friend is something to be treasured, and we truly value the friendship bonds we have with our dear friends.
Recently, we made cards with a friendship theme at our Lady-Links crafts visits. These cards will be distributed in the assisted living and memory care section of our community. This gave us an opportunity to help our dear friends in cognitive decline realize that they were extending friendship to those residents who needed “a friend.”
The front of the card reads “Friends are like Jewels” and has two “jewels” affixed to it. With our dear friends, we talked about why “jewels” are valued and how that applies to friendship. The card was signed “Your Lady-Links Friends.” Our dear friends know they are a part of our Lady-Links program, and it helps them feel connected to a group effort that benefits others.
The inside of the card reads “They add richness to our lives.” Then the blessing reads “May you continue to grow rich from the friendships you treasure.” Part of our conversation while making these cards included memories of some of our treasured friendships that we had when we were children.We discussed games we played, sleep-overs we attended, birthday parties we enjoyed, and secrets we shared with our “best” friends. Some of us still keep in touch with friends from “back in the day.”
Helping our dear friend realize that she was making a card that would be a blessing to someone else was a way to make her feel valued. She felt she was contributing to the happiness of others and, in doing so, was being a good friend.
Linking Love through Friendships is what Lady-Links are all about. May you find ways to encourage your friends and loved ones in cognitive decline by letting them know how much you continue to value their friendship.
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