Keep in mind that for these folks, shawls and lap covers work well. Be careful with slippers. The floors are extra-slippery in these facilities.
These folks are trapped in either half a room or one-third of a room and the only space they have to call their own, usually, is their table at the side of their bed.
When my sis was still on this earth, she was in long-term care for 4 years. I learned a lot in that time. Never, ever make or donate anything of value. In a pure world, nobody would take anything from someone who has nothing. However, this is not the purest of worlds. So, keep it low-cost and simple.
Bookmarks are good, no matter what they are made of. However, anything with a magnet would be useless because they have nothing to stick it to. Small items that stand alone (angels, animals, etc.) or have little hanging loops on them would also work. Coasters might also work.
The photo shows bow tied paper clip bookmarks and you can find out how to make them at this link...
For these patients and residents, there are lots of things other people toss out that you can collect and give to those in need. Dollar store items are also good.
This type of thing would include magazines, decks of cards for solitaire, puzzle magazines, pads and pencils, or small change purses in which they can keep small items like paper clips, etc.
As you can see, you don't always need to be handy with a hook or needle to make a difference in someone's life.
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