JOY Box Contents

This is an example of the items suitable for including in JOY Boxes for nursing home residents.  You will find all of the details on this program on the JCEA website.

Shoebox size containers (preferably plastic boxes) should be filled with the following types of items:

Socks	Hand/body lotions	Small portable radios
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash	Body wash (no bar soaps), shampoo	Combs & brushes
Baseball caps	Handkerchiefs & scarves	Small lap blankets
Hair spray for women, hair tonic for men (Vitalis, etc.)	Large print puzzle books (word search, crossword, etc.)	Large print books & magazines
Stationary, writing pads, writing pens	Cologne, aftershave, perfume, body powder	Bedroom slippers for men & women
Music CD’s (please choose music wisely)		Magnifying glass
	Please do not include: Candy, baked goods, food or sharp objects

This list is not all-inclusive. Other items may be allowed, but please keep in mind each resident has a limited amount of storage space in their room.