This morning we had a Resident’s meeting with Vicky. Today’s topic was activities. Vicky read out a list of the activities that we already do here and a list of activities that we haven’t done for a while, due to lock down. She asked the residents how much they enjoy or would want to take part, on a scale of 1-4,
4= Absolutely, count me in!
3= Sounds good, ask me on the day
2= If I’ve nothing better to do
1= Not for me thanks
This was very informative and gave Vicky a good idea what are the most popular activities amongst the residents. We only managed to get 9 questionnaires done this morning due to dime and distractions, but Vicky will continue until everyone that can communicate has had a chance to do one. When everyone has done, Vicky will do a tally chart and rethink how often to do each activity. The activities that we already offer are:
*Manicures =
*Motion (Exercise class with Zeezy) =
*Walks/trips around the block on foot or in wheelchair =
*Sitting in the garden =
*In-house church service =
*Bible study =
*Regular Bingo =
*Music Bingo =
*Arts and crafts =
*Movie afternoon =
*Sing along session =
*Party with singer =
*Book sharing =
*Brain games =
*Fun and games =
*Table top games =
*Nature club =
*Gardening club =
*Baby cuddles with Sienna =
*Cuddles with cats, Jasper and Cleo =
*Pampering (facial, perfume, hair brushed, make up) =
*Knitting =
*Reminiscing =
*Photo sharing =
*Themed days such as Royal family day =
*Sewing, threading and weaving =
*Messages home and letter writing =
*Baking
*Icing buns or biscuits =
*Massage =
*Dress up fun =
*Hook a duck =
*Modelling Sand fun =
*Home from home (Polishing brass, pairing socks, folding laundry, ironing) =
*Interactive screen =
*Tattoo parlour (temporary stick-on tattoos) =
*multi-sensory relaxation (Light up things, textured things, soothing sounds and smells) =
*Colouring in =
*Water painting =
*Dominoes =
*Jigsaws =
*Board games =
*Music session =
When we are allowed
*Trip to cinema =
*Pub =
*Cafes =
*Tea dances =
*Museums =
*Holy communion =
*Stories for the soul/Godly play =
*Library =
*Garden centres =
*Outings to church =
*Summer fayres =
*Cycling without age (Chariot ride) =
*Botanical gardens picnic =
*Toddler group visit =
*Hairdressers =
*Coffee morning =
*Mobile zoo =
*Farms =