Once a month for about eight years I've been part of a small group to visit our nearby nursing home. We sing (the same) four well known hymns each time and then chat to the residents. The whole visit takes about an hour and at the most our group consists of three married couple and a young single man, plus two or three under fives. When the children are with us they're like a magical medicine for the residents who come to life as soon as they see them. One of the children is disabled and at four years of age is unable to walk or talk yet, the other is a cheeky two year old; together they are quite a double act. Sometimes my grandson is with us and is able to join in the singing and is quite comfortable talking to residents and staff alike. I really can't describe the total joy these little ones bring to the residents. Yesterday I was almost moved to tears watching my grandson chatting to a lady who has severe dementia and seeing how she responded to him. I think small children should be on prescription for nursing homes to call on at will.
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