Chinese New Year is usually a time for families to gather together and celebrate the festivities with good food, good company and a host of activities. However, residents of elderly folks homes are sometimes neglected and forgotten, bringing on feelings of loneliness and helplessness that can lead to depression. A recent study published in the American Society for Horticultural Science journal stated that an activity as simple as caring for houseplants can have positive effects on a resident's happiness including increased social interaction, increased levels of activity, increased feelings of self-worth and overall improvement in quality of life.
