As we enter the holiday season, it is important to remember: Although we may be able to spend time with our families and loved ones, some nursing home residents are not so fortunate.

As pointed out so eloquently in an article by Ashley Roten of the Athens Banner-Herald: “Giving even just an hour or two of your time participating in activities such as assisting [residents] with their gift wrapping, singing carols with them or just having a friendly conversation with them could make all the difference in the world” to nursing home residents who are not visited by family or friends during the holiday season.

There are several facilities within walking distance of the offices of Kormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP, including the Idaho State Veteran’s Home. I hope to spend time in a few places in the coming weeks, making friends with some residents and, hopefully, making my, and the residents’ day a little brighter.

From all of us at Kormanik Hallam & Sneed, we wish you and yours a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season.