Holidays=Sad Residents,What would you say

I've held there hands and just listened and at times handed them kleenix after kleenix. Also big hugs. I beleive in physical touch to help the (resident), patient know they have my full attention. But that may be only me , who knows. I usually end up tearing up with them. Lonliness is so heartfelt and sad.

I think you are doing more than you know!

I've held there hands and just listened and at times handed them kleenix after kleenix. Also big hugs. I beleive in physical touch to help the (resident), patient know they have my full attention. But that may be only me , who knows. I usually end up tearing up with them. Lonliness is so heartfelt and sad.

I think you are doing more than you know!

At our LTC many of our residents are so sad this time of year. I had one the other night in tears because her family was running around preparing for Christmas and she couldn't be with them. I tried my best to comfort her, listen, and help her through it, but I still felt really inadequate when it came right down to it. What do you say to your residents?