🇨🇦To celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday, over the month of July we posted 'HoneyDo 150 Acts of Kindess' our extraordinary HoneyDo team shares with dear clients as part of each day.
We want to hear from YOU! What is your favourite Act of Kindess? Or one YOU received that made an impact on your life? Which act do you think would make the greatest difference in your grandparents' day?
Click here to share your favourite act of kindess from our HoneyDo 150 list below, and your own to inspire others to keep #payingitforward! 🇨🇦
singing together
tea and treats
touching their lives with nice company
putting a smile on their faces before leaving
blowing each other kisses goodbye
sharing lunch together
going to the hairdressers
adding lotion and perfume after a bath
playing my ukulele and seeing the joy in their face
linking arms and going for a walk
plant a garden
feed the Hummingbirds
always smile when talking to clients, even over the phone
sending our clients their favourite Asst
going to a client and their face lights up to see you!
reminisce
bring flowers
always being compassionate
sharing a pot of tea
walking barefoot on the beach
hand holding
big hugs
bringing favorite treats
going with the flow & taking time needed
bringing lightness & humor
sharing a bonding moment whenever and as often as needed
including our clients to participate in activities we do WITH them, not TO them
sharing memories with clients' families
sharing lunch - mmmmm!
remembering the little things that matter to them
being human together
helping to accommodate everyone's needs and ensure they are happy
making small talk with our clients to see how their day is going
listen carefully and with compassion to overwhelmed potential clients who are experiencing HoneyDo for the first time
smiling - it's contagious!
be kind to myself so I can reflect that onto others
making each other laugh
tying shoelaces when knees won't bend
giving special manicures
styling hair with flair
helping accessorize with style
taking all the time they need
listening
letting them take your arm any time
coloring together
crocheting together
everything is better with lipstick
sewing Halloween costumes with a former seamstress
bringing fresh flowers just because
picking up requested items when on route for a visit
picking up a little something special just because you know they’d love it
waiting patiently with a client in the doctor’s office
making sure you have all the necessities of a successful outing: keys, wallet, glasses…
watering and weeding their plants
planting a pot of flowers outside their window
helping them cook their favorite recipe
trying to beat each other at crib
laughing at the same TV programs
sharing stories of one another’s growing up
telling jokes
bringing a special lunch
walking on the beach barefoot by request
collaborating with overwhelmed families
advocating for solo clients
taking their dog for a walk on ’the bad days’
laughing off a stressful or unexpected situation
assisting in writing letters to family
assisting in finding the perfect words for occasion cards
helping them find lost items
looking at their photo albums
cleaning up a wee mess… because you can
cheering them up with smiles and a hug
sharing in their feelings
going for friday night Happy Hour
country drives in the sunshine
finding the freshest fruit in the summer
clam chowder on a chilly day
always doing ‘a little extra something’ each visit
always keeping positive energy
celebrating all victories, big or small
face timing with their loved ones
learning a new skill together
reading together
exchanging books
sharing/trying family recipes
weekly crossword puzzles
chair dancing 101
listening to oldies tunes in the car
sharing a pot of tea
hosting and serving when friends drop by
a long soak in the tub
always remembering their dignity in every situation
bringing in the newspaper or mail from the mailbox, especially on rainy days
reading aloud from the newspaper
recording their life story
the best hair washes ever!
bringing over chicken soup when they’re ill
tucking them in with a kiss on the cheek
gently assisting with the things they can usually do on their own
writing & sending random cheerful letters through the mail
respecting their way of doing things
honoring & joining in their family traditions
shopping for the perfect card/gift for the grandkids
learning a new skill from them – music, recipes
bringing our pup over for ‘pets and cuddles’
sharing a dessert
celebrating with them on their birthday
calming worry with a friendly hug
having fun changing the bed linens together
making the best of every moment
sharing photos
sitting in the sunshine
naming as many flowers as you can on our walks
being intuitive to their needs
suggesting ideas to improve lifestyle at home
laughing as often as you can
enjoying the outdoors
iced tea on the shady patio
pointing out curbs and changes in footing while out walking
adjusting cushions for more comfort
being non-judgemental of their circumstance
walking in cheerfully each day
encouraging them & joining in with their exercises
playing board games
helping explain new things
teaching them technology so they can connect with grandkids
assisting in ordering their groceries
sitting just to chat about their day
attending memorial services with the families
being their arms and legs anytime needed
folding laundry together with dementia clients
ice cream buffets
using the special china for lunch
trying teas from around the world in fancy cups
creating photo albums
watching and cheering on their favorite sports teams
walking them around the new mall
giving great big hugs
listening to their amazing stories and life experiences
going to their favorite restaurant
going for walks
sending selfies to the families who are far away
offering to pick up groceries for your elder neighbour
giving a nice compliment, such as 'you look very nice today'
help your elders crossing the street
giving up your seat to an elder
holding the door open
going to the casino together
making them laugh
going to the beach together
putting their hat on them on a sunny day
holding the umbrella when it rains
shoveling their driveway/side walk
accompanying them to a show
helping to update a calendar
We want to hear from YOU! What is your favourite Act of Kindess? Or one YOU received that made an impact on your life? Which act do you think would make the greatest difference in your grandparents' day?
Click here to share your favourite act of kindess from our HoneyDo 150 list below, and your own to inspire others to keep #payingitforward! 🇨🇦
singing together
tea and treats
touching their lives with nice company
putting a smile on their faces before leaving
blowing each other kisses goodbye
sharing lunch together
going to the hairdressers
adding lotion and perfume after a bath
playing my ukulele and seeing the joy in their face
linking arms and going for a walk
plant a garden
feed the Hummingbirds
always smile when talking to clients, even over the phone
sending our clients their favourite Asst
going to a client and their face lights up to see you!
reminisce
bring flowers
always being compassionate
sharing a pot of tea
walking barefoot on the beach
hand holding
big hugs
bringing favorite treats
going with the flow & taking time needed
bringing lightness & humor
sharing a bonding moment whenever and as often as needed
including our clients to participate in activities we do WITH them, not TO them
sharing memories with clients' families
sharing lunch - mmmmm!
remembering the little things that matter to them
being human together
helping to accommodate everyone's needs and ensure they are happy
making small talk with our clients to see how their day is going
listen carefully and with compassion to overwhelmed potential clients who are experiencing HoneyDo for the first time
smiling - it's contagious!
be kind to myself so I can reflect that onto others
making each other laugh
tying shoelaces when knees won't bend
giving special manicures
styling hair with flair
helping accessorize with style
taking all the time they need
listening
letting them take your arm any time
coloring together
crocheting together
everything is better with lipstick
sewing Halloween costumes with a former seamstress
bringing fresh flowers just because
picking up requested items when on route for a visit
picking up a little something special just because you know they’d love it
waiting patiently with a client in the doctor’s office
making sure you have all the necessities of a successful outing: keys, wallet, glasses…
watering and weeding their plants
planting a pot of flowers outside their window
helping them cook their favorite recipe
trying to beat each other at crib
laughing at the same TV programs
sharing stories of one another’s growing up
telling jokes
bringing a special lunch
walking on the beach barefoot by request
collaborating with overwhelmed families
advocating for solo clients
taking their dog for a walk on ’the bad days’
laughing off a stressful or unexpected situation
assisting in writing letters to family
assisting in finding the perfect words for occasion cards
helping them find lost items
looking at their photo albums
cleaning up a wee mess… because you can
cheering them up with smiles and a hug
sharing in their feelings
going for friday night Happy Hour
country drives in the sunshine
finding the freshest fruit in the summer
clam chowder on a chilly day
always doing ‘a little extra something’ each visit
always keeping positive energy
celebrating all victories, big or small
face timing with their loved ones
learning a new skill together
reading together
exchanging books
sharing/trying family recipes
weekly crossword puzzles
chair dancing 101
listening to oldies tunes in the car
sharing a pot of tea
hosting and serving when friends drop by
a long soak in the tub
always remembering their dignity in every situation
bringing in the newspaper or mail from the mailbox, especially on rainy days
reading aloud from the newspaper
recording their life story
the best hair washes ever!
bringing over chicken soup when they’re ill
tucking them in with a kiss on the cheek
gently assisting with the things they can usually do on their own
writing & sending random cheerful letters through the mail
respecting their way of doing things
honoring & joining in their family traditions
shopping for the perfect card/gift for the grandkids
learning a new skill from them – music, recipes
bringing our pup over for ‘pets and cuddles’
sharing a dessert
celebrating with them on their birthday
calming worry with a friendly hug
having fun changing the bed linens together
making the best of every moment
sharing photos
sitting in the sunshine
naming as many flowers as you can on our walks
being intuitive to their needs
suggesting ideas to improve lifestyle at home
laughing as often as you can
enjoying the outdoors
iced tea on the shady patio
pointing out curbs and changes in footing while out walking
adjusting cushions for more comfort
being non-judgemental of their circumstance
walking in cheerfully each day
encouraging them & joining in with their exercises
playing board games
helping explain new things
teaching them technology so they can connect with grandkids
assisting in ordering their groceries
sitting just to chat about their day
attending memorial services with the families
being their arms and legs anytime needed
folding laundry together with dementia clients
ice cream buffets
using the special china for lunch
trying teas from around the world in fancy cups
creating photo albums
watching and cheering on their favorite sports teams
walking them around the new mall
giving great big hugs
listening to their amazing stories and life experiences
going to their favorite restaurant
going for walks
sending selfies to the families who are far away
offering to pick up groceries for your elder neighbour
giving a nice compliment, such as 'you look very nice today'
help your elders crossing the street
giving up your seat to an elder
holding the door open
going to the casino together
making them laugh
going to the beach together
putting their hat on them on a sunny day
holding the umbrella when it rains
shoveling their driveway/side walk
accompanying them to a show
helping to update a calendar
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Deborah Broznitsky & Gladys Cargin enjoy HoneyDo High Tea at Kirkland House July 14, 2013.
Granny Gladys was quoted "I can't remember when I had this much fun, or enjoyed an afternoon this much"
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