heather brown & katie cowan burnlea nursing care home largs
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Crafts & Hobbiesin a
Care Home
Heather Brown&
Katie Cowan
Burnlea Nursing Care HomeLargs
Burnlea
• First opened in January, 2010• Registered to care for up to 34
Older (Lovely) People• Mainly long term care• Small respite service• Busy activity/hobby programme
Craft & Hobby Sessions
• Routine, scheduled sessions• 5 sessions per week• Plus, special events, visiting
entertainments, trips, spontaneous happenings etc.
Combination of:
• Large groups
• Small groups
• One to one activities
Activities include:• Physical activity• Mental exercise• Dexterity• Artistic / Creative• Reminiscence• Games• Music• Current affairs• Life stories• Pet therapy• Combinations of above• Simple blether & fun!
Benefits & outcomes:• Stimulating, motivating• Social interaction• Self-esteem & confidence increases• Creates sense of achievement,
fulfilment• Healthy activities & exercise• Creates a ‘buzz’• Puts a smile on faces!