For the last few weeks, the residents at The Sycamores Care Home in Wakefield have been kept busy; They have been making tiny ornaments out of clay and quick dry dough in their weekly arts and crafts sessions. Once dried, they used acrylic paint to decorate them. Lynne, the Activity Coordinator, said, “Then came the…
Meaningful activities can include a range of things from the usual tasks of daily life, such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, to activities that engage like a call or a Facetime session with a relative or friends. All Burlington Care staff are aware of how important it is to enable residents to perform tasks that make…
Lynne, the new Activity Coordinator at The Sycamores in Wakefield, is keen to explore different activities that encourage memories. This week Lynne made small bags, out of various materials and filled them with different scents. She then sewed them up and shared them with residents throughout the care home. Even those in bed took part.…
Barbara is 101 years young Barbara, a resident at The Sycamores in Wakefield, recently celebrated her 101st birthday. Surrounded by residents and staff, who sang Happy Birthday to her, Barbara enjoyed her birthday and especially her cake! 101 years ago, the world had seen the end of the ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic. John D.…