128. Emelita's closet: more than a community closet for senior items

Have you ever had something on your heart, and the universe sends you a sign to do it?Senior Living Expert Lori Williams saw there was an opportunity within the senior living community. Each day she helps place seniors into different living situations: memory care, assisted living, independent living, and more. She also helps connect families to senior resources. These families often wonder what to do with items their loved one no longer needs, such as walkers and wheelchairs – or they need something and are wondering where to find it.Emelita’s Closet was born from a desire to serve the senior community. Named after Lori’s grandmother who emigrated from Ecuador, it’s a labor of love and a continuation of Emelita’s generous spirit: a donation-based supply closet for seniors in Flower Mound, Texas (and surrounding areas). Popular donations include:- Wheelchairs- Walkers- Shower chairs- Crutches- Boxes of Depends- Ensure nutrition shakes- And moreThis is a great community resource to connect seniors in the community with tools and items they need. On the flip side, it’s also a great way to donate to those in need who may not be able to afford or find these items. If your loved one recently passed away, it's a generous way to give back in their honor. Topics discussed:-Senior donations-Walkers and wheelchairs-Serving the senior community-Senior supply closet-Inspiring senior-Senior volunteer work-Dementia / Alzheimer’s resourcesTakeaways from this episode:- If you feel called to make a difference in your own small way, pay attention. The universe may send you a sign to make it a reality.- Thrift stores may not accept senior mobility devices. If your loved one passed away, consider donating their belongings to a senior supply closet.- Great items to donate to a senior supply closet include walkers, wheelchairs, unopened boxes of Ensure or Depends, and more.- If you need an item like a larger wheelchair that’s harder to find, ask your local supply closet if they have one available.Resources mentioned in this episode:To donate and learn more about Emelita's closet, please visit:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090763355708www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.comTo suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast, please email [email protected] For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter, please visit:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/