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Crafting Joy and Community with Colour and Mosaic Art Activities
Discover the artistic spirit at ViaViva Featherwood! Dive into the joy of intricate coloring and paper mosaic crafts, uniting in a celebration of creativity and community. Join us for the enriching experience of arts and crafts in the heart of ViaViva’s lively atmosphere!
Heartwarming Crafts: Transforming Glass Bottles into Art with Our Seniors
Our seniors and crafts converged, as glass bottles were transformed into exquisite art.
Spring Day Gifts: Handmade Egg Container Flowers for Nursing and Cleaning Staff
Creating Spring Day Flowers to Spoil our Nurses
Fun with Mosaic and Rummikub
Creating journals and memory books in our frailcare activity.
Journals and Memory Books
Creating journals and memory books in our frailcare activity.
The art of paper folding and a NEW board game!
The art of folding paper into beauty and a brand NEW board game!
Our residents enjoying some decoupage
Taking something as simple as some napkins and creating something useful AND beautiful. Coasters!
Beaded Jewellery and Crafts
We took some time to test our creativity and made some beaded jewellery with the ladies.
Keychains and Dominoes
Keychain workshop with Lara and the ladies! Come take a look at what we created.
We made Bookmarks!
We were creating beautiful bookmarks on this winter’s day. Piece of cake? Well, we had cake and fun too!
Articles
Sleep Quality Crucial for Heart Health in Elderly Tips for Better Sleep Habits
Sleeping is essential for maintaining good health, especially as we age. However, as we get older, our sleep patterns tend to change, which can significantly impact our cardiovascular health. In this article, we will explore the relationship between sleep and heart health in elders.
Caring for the Elderly with Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding and Addressing the Challenges
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects movement and mobility. As people with Parkinson's age, the symptoms can become more pronounced, making it more challenging for them to perform daily activities and maintain independence. For family members and...
How do nursing homes help the community?
Nursing homes are places where senior citizens can live. They usually have staff who can help with daily living activities and provide social and recreational activities. Many nursing homes also provide health care services.
How to keep your frail elderly loved ones safe and comfortable
As we get older, we often rely on others for help with activities of daily living. While our family and friends may be more than happy to provide this assistance, they must do so in a way that keeps us safe and comfortable.
Five ways to make life easier for someone with Dementia
When a person is diagnosed with Dementia, it can be difficult for them and their loved ones to cope. However, there are many ways to make life easier for someone with Dementia, from providing support and understanding to making changes in the home.
Respite care: Keeping the dignity of our elders.
Respite care is a vital service that helps keep our elders’ dignity. It provides much-needed relief for caregivers while ensuring seniors receive the care and attention they need.
How frail care can improve your quality of life
Frail care can help you live a better quality of life if you’re struggling to maintain your independence as you age. Designed to support people who cannot care for themselves
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