05/25/2021
Did you know???!
My platform for Miss Pre-Teen Arkansas International is “Groceries for Grands”....groceries can mean anything from fruit to socks in my book! Whatever I can give to the elderly to make their life better! It started with keeping them inside during the pandemic and delivering groceries to their porch (no contact needed). I have developed great relationships doing that each month and I plan to continue that just because it helps out and I love seeing my grands!!! Yes they are my friends and mentors!!! I so enjoy our visits. Now, I plan on visiting Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities to further my mission in helping the elderly! The most valuable item we can give is our time!!! I pray that I can be an example to other pre-teens/teens and get them involved as well!
🌟🌟Benefits for connecting youth and seniors!🌟🌟
Helps to keep family stories and historical events alive.
Helps combat loneliness in seniors.
Helps to take away fears children have of the elderly.
Gives both the senior and youth a sense of purpose.
Provides an avenue for both the youth and senior to learn a new skill.
Helps to reduce the likelihood of depression in the elderly.
Helps to fill a void for youth that do not have a grandparent in their life.
Helps to aide in cognitive stimulation for the seniors.