This week, May 11-17, is National Nursing Home Week.  This year’s theme is “Living the Aloha Spirit.”  Dells Nursing and Rehab Center has been doing theme days for their staff all week.  Monday was Hawaiian Shirt Day.  Tuesday was Hat Day.  Wednesday was Farmer Day.  Thursday is Wacky Hair Day, and Friday is Wear Your Favorite Scrubs Day.

Staff and residents will be having fun activities.  They will be making leis, coconut bowling, Hawaiian warrior, making fudge, and smacking a piñata.

In Hawaii, the word  “aloha” has a deeper significance than a simple greeting or farewell. In Hawaiian culture it is important to treat yourself and others with aloha, to interact with love and respect and joyfully share life. By applying this spirit of aloha to daily life, the people of Hawaii are encouraged to treats others with deep care, respect and humility, leading to individuals creating a better world.  Key concepts of aloha spirit include unity, kindness, truthfulness, humility, and patience.