Still, finding enough volunteers for the ministry is a challenge. Many people will help with Christmas caroling events at the retirement homes or attend special classic-movie nights that Twilight Hope puts on at facilities. But only a few volunteers come out consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people find long-term care facilities intimidating. \u201cI think it\u2019s because there\u2019s weird smells, there\u2019s scary noises, sometimes there\u2019s bells going off,\u201d [Stephanie] Smith said. \u201cSome of the facilities feel like hospitals, and that freaks people out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet she believes those feelings fade quickly. \u201cOnce you get in there, and once you get over that, and once you start to get to know the people, you\u2019re gonna fall in love with them,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019re so wise. They have whole histories behind them, a life to share.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She noted that residents especially enjoy when children visit. One volunteer, Jake Alger, has been serving and bringing his children with him for the past 18 years. His youngest is 6 and is a favorite among the residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJesus tells us to love our neighbor, and the reality is a lot more of our neighbors are going to be older,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThere\u2019s a real sense
of urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> (CT) Some people find long-term care facilities intimidating. \u201cI think it\u2019s because there\u2019s weird smells, there\u2019s scary noises, sometimes there\u2019s bells going off,\u201d Smith said. \u201cSome of the facilities feel like hospitals, and that freaks people out.\u201d
Yet she believes those\u2026<\/p>— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>