Christmas is just around the corner, which means you’re planning what presents to buy for your loved ones. But have you thought about giving your time? Now that using the CPAP has given you more energy, here are the top ways you can volunteer this season.
Visit a Nursing Home
This is a fantastic way to make new friends with stories to tell. As you can imagine, transferring from independent living to a skilled nursing facility can be a challenge. Many have difficulty with the transition and become lonely. It’s a great opportunity for you to truly make someone’s day that they will be talking about for weeks. You can play a card game with them, read a book or just sit and chat!
Cook a Meal
Do you have exceptional culinary skills? This one’s for you! And even if your cooking is subpar, your efforts are sure to be appreciated. There are many people who work over the holidays, including firefighters, nurses and police officers. Bringing them a tasty meal or treat will brighten their day and remind them that they are appreciated.
Adopt a Family
Your whole family can really get in on the fun by adopting an entire family to purchase needed items this season. There are likely many community places that you can go through that identify families of need. You are assigned to a family and get a short description about them. Your family can then have fun buying items for them and delivering it to their home. It is very rewarding to see faces light up as a result of your care.
Donate Items
Shelters are always taking in canned goods, but you likely have many items around your home that you do not use anymore. Maybe it’s a spare winter jacket that has been sitting in the back of your closet. Do you have other clothes or shoes you aren’t using? If they are in good condition, donate them to a local shelter.
Did you know that you can even donate your used CPAP machine? The American Sleep Apnea Association CPAP Assistance Program is an excellent way to do this. They accept factory-sealed CPAP supplies or used CPAP machines and distribute them to people who can’t afford them. They can be found here.
Donate Your Skills
Are you handy with a hammer or a brilliant photographer? Whatever your strengths, donate them to those less fortunate. You have a specific skill set that someone might need or like, but cannot afford. This is a great opportunity to help others with something you are passionate about.
We want to make sure you continue having that energy to volunteer. That’s why we’re here to supply you with all the CPAP equipment you need! If it’s time for you to resupply, browse our online catalog for everything you need for sleep apnea therapy.