LUBBOCK, Texas — Spending time with loved ones is something not all of us get to do, and for some senior citizens that might not be an option. Retirement communities such as Ventura Place hope citizens will make some time to visit residents, adding it can truly brighten their days.
Keeping senior citizens in mind during the holidays
FILE - This Nov. 2, 2009, file photo shows a Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Food safety experts say raw turkeys shouldn’t be rinsed, since that can spread harmful bacteria. Cooking should kill any germs. But bacteria can still spread in other ways, so washing and sanitizing hands and surfaces is still important. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe, File)