Houston Chronicle Sunday

Residents at The Buckingham community give back and make a difference

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April marks National Volunteer Month, a perfect time to give back and serve your community. Seniors who engage in volunteer work benefit from improved health, reduced stress, and enhanced cognitive function.

Acts of kindness are shown to have a ripple effect that touches both recipients and givers, creating a symphony of compassion and understand­ing.

At The Buckingham, residents embody the spirit of giving, understand­ing that real fulfillmen­t lies in the joy of serving others both outside the community and with their neighbors inside the community.

The Buckingham’s Smile Squad, a group of independen­t living residents who don red aprons and visit skilled nursing residents to lift their spirits, is just one example of how a few hours of volunteeri­ng can make an impact on someone’s day.

Smile Squad members participat­e in activities such as puzzles, games, crafts, etc. and bring residents items they may need, but most importantl­y they are there to build friendship­s, provide hugs or just share a smile.

Whether it’s nurturing our community garden, spearheadi­ng donation drives, embracing fitness challenges or sharing new skills, the acts of kindness spreading through our halls at The Buckingham create relationsh­ips that last a lifetime.

Visit online at buckingham­houston.com to learn more about life at this premier senior living community in Houston.

 ?? Courtesy of The Buckingham ?? Buckingham resident members of the Smile Squad who volunteer their time to serve others. Left to right: Rick Spangler, Katrina Mabon, Joan Phipps, Joan Dow, Tom Miller, Mamie McCullough, Penny Bryant, and Emily Ryan (Club Leader).
Courtesy of The Buckingham Buckingham resident members of the Smile Squad who volunteer their time to serve others. Left to right: Rick Spangler, Katrina Mabon, Joan Phipps, Joan Dow, Tom Miller, Mamie McCullough, Penny Bryant, and Emily Ryan (Club Leader).

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