Our rec staff have a lolly/treat trolley (a bit like a pink lady trolley in the hospitals).

Seniors living in assisted-living facilities can lack mental stimulation and social contact. Here are a few tips you can use to engage residents with 1-on-1 visits.

Beautiful scrapbooks made from recycled magazines. Make them to suit the interests of individuals. Thanks Kellie for this wonderful activity!

Validation of feelings. Stimulate memory.

Each resident will bring her own handbag to be cleaned-up. The idea is to have them engaging in cleaning up and talking about the contents of their handbags.

Improve dexterity (grasping objects) and practice decision-making.

For facilities that have people from a cultural and linguistic diverse background (CALD) it is a good idea to make a 'Radio Guide' with musical and talk-shows programs to suit each individual.

Promote cognitive well being, provide fun and enjoyment, and establish old roles.

Suitable to clients in first stage dementia (small objects are dangerous for later stages).

Provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment, ideal activity for Mother's Day

Make clients feel special and keep hands and nails clean.

Calm the mind and cleanse the spirit with essential oils

Sensory stimulation. Reduce stiffness. A good alternative if your client cannot use the bath.

Time out to relax and quiet the mind. A simple and effective way to use essential oils.

Sensory stimulation through the use of essential oils

Reinforce self-worth. Validation

Engagement of residents in tasks they used to do in their own home. A very calming activity.

Provide bed ridden clients with a feeling of enjoyment and well being

Eye-hand coordination practice and fine motor skill exercise