Activities
WILLOW GRANGE
The Importance of Activities in Nursing Homes
Throughout the years that we have been providing specialist dementia care and support, we have identified a number of great activities for the elderly in nursing homes to enjoy. All of the activities that we provide help to engage and stimulate our residents. Our passionate team is mindful to ensure that residents are not forced to participate in activities. If your loved one would rather spend time enjoying an alternative activity or having some quiet time to themselves, they are also supported to do this. We work hard to ensure that Willow Grange provides residents with a warm, relaxing, and fun environment to enjoy.
Varied Activities for the Elderly in Nursing Homes
We pride ourselves on offering a broad range of activities for nursing home patients. It is important for any recreational therapist to ensure that they are matching the right activity to the resident’s individual physical and cognitive abilities. For example, it is likely that activities for nursing home residents with dementia will differ from those of our regular care residents.
Many activities in nursing homes can be done either individually or in groups. We have split our activities into two main categories that all work towards a common care goal. Those are “physical activities” and “stimulating activities”.
Physical Activities in Nursing Homes
The physical activities for nursing home patients at Willow Grange include:
Yoga
Stretching
Resistance Training
Stimulating Activities in Nursing Homes
These activities are designed to keep our residents stimulated, sociable and happy so they can enjoy their stay here at Willow Grange:
Pet Therapy
Gardening
Sewing
Painting
Knitting and Crocheting
Singing
Musical instruments
Food-Based Activities
Board Games and Cards
Birthday Parties
Our Approach to Activities for Nursing Home Patients
It comes as no surprise that people are more inclined to get involved in an activity and enjoy it if it matches their interests. Therefore, we actively encourage residents’ input when it comes to choosing activities for Willow Grange. If your loved one really enjoys a certain activity, please let us know and we will be more than happy to make that happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities for the elderly in nursing homes are offered at Willow Grange?
How do activities in nursing homes cater to different physical and cognitive abilities?
Are residents allowed to suggest activities?
Why is it important that care home residents stay active?
Does my loved one have to participate in activities?
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