Partner Type

Seniors

Description and Mission

The Bluffs facility provides intermediate and skilled nursing care for the elderly in Columbia. The Bluffs provides opportunities for students to interact with the elderly through one on one reading, crafts, and wood projects. Morning and afternoon groups are available and students with special talents are encouraged to participate.

Activities:

Up to 5 students can serve as activity assistants in two hour shifts with the general population of skilled nursing facility residents. Activities include bingo, happy hour, Tuesday beauty shop and Friday afternoon events. Up to 10 students can serve in the memory unit and assist with patient activities.

Special emphasis and skills:

Transportation Assistance, Health Care Administration, Adaptive Art, Patient Assistance, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Life Skills Training, Nutrition

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Laura Christisen

3105 Bluff Creek Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 442-6060

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.