Love Elder Visits

10/17/2026

**Good Morning & Happy Saturday!**

Sometimes the most meaningful gift we can give someone doesn't cost a thing. It's simply our time.

A phone call. A cup of coffee together. A familiar story we've heard a hundred times. A visit that turns an ordinary day into something special.

For so many of our seniors, these little moments mean more than we could ever imagine.

This weekend, take a few minutes to reach out to an older loved one, neighbor, or friend. Ask how they're doing, listen to their stories, and remind them that they matter.

Because one day, those little moments will become some of our most precious memories. 💕

**Love Elder Visits**
*Spreading love, one visit at a time.*

10/15/2026

Sometimes the sweetest memories are made during the most difficult times.

While we were in Vermont, my daughter-in-law Kostadena got to experience apple picking for the very first time. Afterward, she asked me to teach her how to make a homemade apple pie.

Well, one pie turned into three!

From slicing apples to sneaking a few bites along the way, we had so much fun in the kitchen. And I have to say, for her first time making apple pies, she did an amazing job!

It's these little moments that become the most treasured memories. A little laughter, a lot of love, and a kitchen full of apples.

Sometimes it's not about what we're making, but the memories we're making together. 🍎🥧❤️

09/15/2026

Sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones.

Sitting by a little fire. Enjoying the outdoors. Sharing stories or simply enjoying the quiet.

Companionship doesn’t always have to mean having somewhere to go or something planned. Sometimes it just means having someone there beside you.

At LOVE Elder Visits, we believe those ordinary moments can become some of the most meaningful ones.

Bringing Love, Laughter, and Listening Ears to Our Elders.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

We honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who answered tragedy with extraordinary courage and compassion.

Twenty-five years later, we remember not only the heartbreak of that day, but also the way people came together helping strangers, comforting neighbors, and reminding us of the strength found in caring for one another.

May we never forget those we lost.
May we always honor their memory. 🇺🇸

**LOVE Elder Visits**
*Bringing Love, Laughter, and Listening Ears to Our Elders.*

09/04/2026

Before we head into Labor Day weekend… 🇺🇸

Take a minute to think about the generations who worked before us.

The teachers.

The nurses.

The factory workers.

The farmers.

The business owners.

The homemakers who somehow managed households without Amazon, DoorDash or Google. 😉

The men and women who punched time clocks, raised families, built businesses, served their communities and helped build the world we inherited.

Many of those people are now our parents, grandparents, neighbors and the elders in our communities.

This Labor Day weekend, we celebrate them, too.

We'd love to hear about them:

What did your parents or grandparents do for a living?

Happy Labor Day weekend from LOVE Elder Visits. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

Sometimes LOVE looks a little… questionable. 😂✂️

Yes, that's my brother.

Yes, those are scissors.

Yes, I'm trimming his mustache.

And yes… he willingly agreed to this. 😂

Family isn't always the picture-perfect moments.

Sometimes it's sitting in an old lawn chair in the backyard while your sister comes at you with a pair of scissors.

It's teasing each other.
Helping each other.
Laughing at each other.
And having enough history together that there's probably a very good reason you shouldn't trust each other with scissors. 😂

These are the moments I love most real life with the people we love.

Okay, your turn…

What's something you've done for a family member that was definitely NOT in the job description? 😂

08/31/2026

What should you actually look for when you visit?

“I'm fine.”

Two little words every parent seems to know very well. 😊

But when you're visiting an older loved one especially if you don't see them every day sometimes it's worth looking beyond the answer.

Take a quiet look around:

The refrigerator: Is there fresh food? Are they eating regularly?

The mail: Is it piling up? Are bills or important notices being overlooked?

The house: Is their usual housekeeping becoming harder to manage?

Mobility: Are they moving differently, holding onto furniture or avoiding stairs?

Appearance: Have grooming or clothing habits changed?

Routine: Have they stopped going places or doing activities they normally enjoy?

Mood: Do they seem unusually quiet, anxious, confused or withdrawn?

None of these things automatically means something is wrong.

But changes from someone's normal can be worth paying attention to.

Sometimes “I'm fine” really does mean I'm fine.

And sometimes it means, “I don't want you to worry about me.” ❤️

08/30/2026

Maybe someday isn't too late.

Learn to paint.

Plant the garden.

Take the trip.

Learn to use that new phone. 😉

Dance at the wedding.

Make a new friend.

Try the restaurant you've driven past 100 times.

Wear the outfit.

Say yes.

Somewhere along the way, we can start believing certain things are meant for younger people.

They're not.

Growing older doesn't mean we're finished growing.

There are still things to learn, people to meet, places to see and memories waiting to be made.

Whatever age you are today don't count yourself out of tomorrow.

Happy Sunday from LOVE Elder Visits.

08/28/2026

“I wish I could be there more.”

We hear versions of this from families all the time.

You may live across town or across the country.

You may be balancing work, children, appointments and a hundred other responsibilities.

And even when you're doing everything you possibly can, you can still worry:

Is Mom getting out enough?

Does Dad have someone to talk to during the day?

I wish someone could stop by when I can't.

That's exactly why LOVE Elder Visits exists.

Our Companions of LOVE provide friendship, conversation, outings, errands, light help around the house and, perhaps most importantly, someone genuinely looking forward to spending time with your loved one.

You don't have to replace family.

Sometimes you just need another caring person on the team.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Bringing Love, Laughter, and Listening Ears to Our Elders.