SHARE YOUR CONTACT INFO
Do you have your neighbours phone number? Would you call them if you needed something? Introduce yourself (from a distance) and give your neighbour your name and contact information. Invite them to get in touch if they need anything and tell them you’ll do the same! Click HERE for a printable card from the City of Calgary that you can print, complete and put in your neighbours mailboxes.
MAKE A LITTLE EXTRA
Who wouldn’t love to have a banana loaf at their front door? If you are a baker or a cook or even a chef! Make a little extra and drop it to a neighbour. You know they’ll love it!
BE AN ANGEL
Are you healthy and strong? If you are out shovelling – get a little extra exercise and keep going. Or offer to help with other household activities. We know of someone who was able to stay in her home for years because someone took her garbage to the curb once a week. What an impact!!!
OFFER TO PICK UP GROCERIES
If you have time, contact your neighbour and ask if they need anything from the store. Sometimes it’s tough to get out of the house and this could make a big difference. If it goes well, make it a regular habit!
JOKES ABOUT DEMENTIA ARE HURTFUL
Are jokes about cancer funny? How about jokes about people in wheelchairs? Learn how to deal with jokes about dementia by clicking HERE.