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How do nursing homes help the community?

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.

Five ways to make life easier for someone with Dementia

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.

Activities

Christmas dolls: A creative morning

Christmas dolls: A creative morning

On November 30, we made toilet rolls that Dini and her team had already painted and decorated with beards and eyes the previous year, filled with chocolates and “hats” made of cupcake papers. Once again, the ladies enjoyed this activity tremendously.

Painting/Drawing: A creative morning

Painting/Drawing: A creative morning

On 26 Jan 2023 we held a painting/drawing creative session in the morning. Residents could colour or sketch or paint with paint or pencils. They all agreed that it was very relaxing and enjoyed the morning.

Gratitude tree: A creative morning

Gratitude tree: A creative morning

On Thursday, 9 Feb 2023, we made a gratitude tree with our residents. They had to decorate a tree we printed on paper for them and write things they are grateful for on the side of the tree. It was fun, and the resident’s art work was so pretty.

Beads: A creative morning

Beads: A creative morning

Our life coach/counsellor, Lara Klopper brought all the beads she had collected over the years for some of the residents to string beads and make bracelets and necklaces.

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