Beth Dean

" Most important is the interaction," said Beth Dean, volunteer coordinator and activities director at the nursing home that has been in operation for almost 50 years.

" They can come as many days at they like," she said.Some work two or three days, others come all week.

" Anytime someone is interested, a resident just perks up," said Dean.
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Dean said the program concentrates on individual visits.
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Talking can be the best inter-generational connection, said Dean."Even though this nursing home is their home now, they still like communicating with people."

The program helps give the residents something to engage in, said Dean.
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Beth Dean, Activity Coordinator at Wiregrass Nursing Home can be reached at bdean@wiregrassmedicalcenter.org.