Tips to Brighten Your Loved One's Day

Injury and illness can be debilitating not only physically, but also emotionally. Often recovery and progress coincide with hope and a positive attitude. When a loved one is facing health issues, it’s important to keep his or her spirits up. Here are a few tips to help you brighten your loved one's day.

• Treat your friend to lunch, or if he or she is unable to travel, prepare a meal and take it to his or her home. Then, stay and share it with him or her.
• Give an inspirational book or CD as a gift.
• Offer to baby-sit.
• Offer to help with chores around the house.
• Bake some cookies, either together or before you go for a visit. Enjoy them together!
• Plant a flower and place it in a pot where it can easily be seen each day.
• Work on a craft project together.
• Watch a favorite movie together.
• Take a walk together, or just sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.
• Write an encouraging handwritten note.
• Bring a pet to visit so he or she can enjoy a snuggle.
• A simple hug can be powerful.