Are You Ready for Mother's Day?

Has Mother's Day snuck up on you? If it has, don't worry! We have plenty of ideas to help you honor the mothers at your facility.

• Plan a Mother's Day tea. Spruce up your dining area and offer residents drinks, an assortment of finger sandwiches and sweet baked goods. 
• Flower power. Get on the phone right away and call your local florist. Ask them if they'll set aside some bulk carnations for you. Carnations are inexpensive and can be dressed up by tying a bow around the stem. If your florist is too busy to accommodate you, check the floral department of the grocery store.
• Make flower pens. If your residents love flowers but hate how quickly they wilt, consider showing them how to make flower pens. Buy some inexpensive silk flowers and standard stick ink pens. Cut the heads of the flowers off the stems (leave and take the "stopper" out of the end of the pen. Glue the flower  in the end of the pen and then wrap the entire pen with green florist tape. 
• Provide some pampering! Have volunteers massage your residents' hands with lotion or give them manicures. 

However you choose to celebrate it, we wish you a memorable and happy Mother's Day!