I also have experienced this Kate, it does make you feel a bit flat, but use the down time to connect by doing 1.1 visits and perhaps some pre planning. They will regain that energy, especially if your volunteers have a break, like ours do during January. Good Luck Mel
I just recently joined this site also and let me tell you it is WONDERFUL!!!! I am an activity director at a senior center and not only do our older seniors enjoy it but we also have a group respite program geared towards participants with dementia and Alzheimer's, that respond really well to the trivia/quizzes that the website offers. I am so thankful to have this site as a resource to assist with enhancing their quality of life!
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