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C rafts & H obbies in a C are H ome. Heather Brown & Katie Cowan Burnlea Nursing Care Home Largs. Burnlea First opened in January, 2010 Registered to care for up to 34 Older (Lovely) People Mainly long term care Small respite service Busy activity/hobby programme.
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Heather Brown & Katie Cowan Burnlea Nursing Care Home Largs
Burnlea • First opened in January, 2010 • Registered to care for up to 34 Older (Lovely) People • Mainly long term care • Small respite service • Busy activity/hobby programme
Craft & Hobby Sessions • Routine, scheduled sessions • 5 sessions per week • Plus, special events, visiting entertainments, trips, spontaneous happenings etc.
Combination of: • Large groups • Small groups • One to one activities
Activities include: • Physical activity • Mental exercise • Dexterity • Artistic / Creative • Reminiscence • Games • Music • Current affairs • Life stories • Pet therapy • Combinations of above • Simple blether & fun!
Benefits & outcomes: • Stimulating, motivating • Social interaction • Self-esteem & confidence increases • Creates sense of achievement, fulfilment • Healthy activities & exercise • Creates a ‘buzz’ • Puts a smile on faces!