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Older Adult Programs
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Hundreds of older adults gather
in our Corps Community Centers around the state,
to share interests, develop new skills and enjoy
the company of their peers.
Activities
Educational classes, day care, hot-lunch
programs and pre-retirement seminars are just
a few of the programs we offer. Each center
provides a variety of activities to meet diverse
needs. Here, in an atmosphere of understanding
and respect, new friendships are formed and
talents discovered.
Older Adult Camp
Older adults also enjoy the beauty
of God’s great outdoors. Clean, comfortable,
easy-access camp facilities allow older adults
an outing for the weekend or to enjoy week-long
programs. Here God works his miracles of physical,
emotional and spiritual renewal in the open
air.
Senior Residences
We operate several residential facilities
where older people can live in an atmosphere
of love, acceptance and encouragement. There
are also several Adult Day Centers for those
seniors who need specialized services.
League of Mercy
Loneliness is a serious problem seen
everyday in hospitals, convalescent and nursing
homes, correctional institutions, veteran's
medical centers and children's homes. In order
to help alleviate the suffering of the individuals
we formed a visitation program called the League
of Mercy. The League of Mercy visitation program
connects volunteers and Salvation Army officers
and soldiers with those who have special needs
in hospitals and nursing homes as well as the
homebound. Whether it is through a listening
ear, a caring heart, a helping hand or a gentle
touch, we let these people know that love we
them and that God loves them too.
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One of The Salvation Army churches in Dallas
had the opportunity to take young children
to a nursing home to sing, and give lap
blankets to the residents. The Captain had
gathered everyone together to explain the
rules and when one little boy spoke up and
asked “Can we hug them, they look
kinda sad?” The captain told him that
that was totally fine and with that the
young boy greeted everyone he met with a
hug and a smile.
Upon seeing that, some of the girls in the
group began calling the older women grandma.
The ladies faces would light up and their
eyes began to sparkle. It was like life
was flowing through once again.
Sometimes the best gift we can give is
a hug and a smile. Many of the residents
feel alone and forgotten, but there is something
special that happens when they are reminded
that Jesus loves them and that we love them.
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