This week at Riseley House Care Home featured vibrant activities, relaxing massages, heartfelt card-making, pet therapy, and birthday celebrations.
Highlights
🎨 Color Matching: Residents enjoyed nit and NATA activities, matching colors to bathroom decor.
💆♀️ Relaxing Massages: Hand and foot massages were offered, with Violet even dozing off.
💌 Card for Margaret: Rory crafted a special card for his wife’s diamond wedding anniversary.
🐶 Pet Therapy: Lily the pet therapist visited, bringing joy to the residents with her dog.
🎂 Birthday Card Signing: Residents signed a birthday card for John, celebrating his upcoming birthday.
📋 Resident Input: Residents shared their wishes for items in the new Riseley House.
🎶 Music & Fun: The week was filled with music, laughter, and engaging activities.
Key Insights
🎨 Creative Engagement: The nit and NATA activities foster creativity and personal expression among residents, enhancing their emotional well-being.
💆♀️ Importance of Relaxation: Relaxing massages contribute to physical comfort and mental relaxation, showcasing the care home’s focus on holistic care.
💌 Emotional Connections: Rory’s card-making highlights the importance of maintaining personal relationships and celebrating milestones, enriching the emotional lives of residents.
🐶 Benefits of Pets: The visit from the pet therapist demonstrates the therapeutic effects of animals, providing companionship and joy to residents.
🎂 Celebrating Milestones: Recognizing birthdays fosters a sense of community and belonging, vital for the residents’ social engagement.
📋 Empowering Residents: Asking for resident input on new items promotes a sense of ownership and involvement in their living environment.
🎶 Enhancing Atmosphere: The integration of music and activities creates a vibrant atmosphere, improving the overall mood and engagement of residents.