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SENIOR RESOURCES

• Hanging an ornament or lighting grieving, but they don’t have to
a candle to honor a loved one be unbearable. Hopefully, some
of these ideas will help navigate We Honor Veterans is a
The holidays can be especially difficult new territory. program of Hospice of Lubbock
challenging when we are that provides food, hygiene and
paper good items to Veterans.
Veterans do not have to be on
Children and adolescents who are going through grief during the hospice for this assistance. If
holidays can find the situation challenging as well. Encourage you are a Veteran or know of
children to think of personalized ways to honor a loved one and a Veteran in need, please call
let them be involved with the plans made throughout the season. Hospice of Lubbock at 806-795-
Children often find security and support in their peers, so hanging 2751. If you are interested in
out with their friends can be welcomed, too. Children have a right supporting the veteran food
to grieve just like adults and should not feel like they must “be pantry, donations are greatly
strong”, take care of the adults, or take on extra responsibilities.
Check in with them to see how they are feeling and discuss ways needed and appreciated and
to minimize the anticipation of the holiday season together. may be dropped off at Hospice
of Lubbock, 3702 21st Street.

GIFT IDEAS
Random Acts of Kindness
• Give a gift to your community by spending an hour or two picking up trash at a park or sign up for a shift to serve at a
soup kitchen or clothing ministry.
• Homemade cookies, cake, candy, salsa, or other goodies will cost you a little in ingredients and time, but the payoff in
smiles will be well worth your expense. This is especially nice to do for first responders or health care workers.

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