Here are a few movies worth considering for showing on Father's Day:

Singing is a favourite activity for many people and if movements are added with the hands and arms then singing can also become a gentle exercise actitvity.

International Book Day is a wonderful opportunity for people in nursing homes to reminisce.

If you have participants from the referred countries, encourage them to help out and perhaps to sing one verse in their native language.

This activity is suitable for almost anybody and is lots of fun!

This celebration has the purpose of uniting people of all cultures and backgrounds through creativity amongst other things.

Purchase 2 or 3 Pavlova bases, some whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, or any other seasonal fruits at the time.

Having a Men's Group or Men's Club is a good idea. Discussions for Men's Group are open to any subject - here are some suggestions.

Get a group of men together for an outing to enjoy each other's company.

A regal and fun morning tea! Dressing up, fancy hats, petit fours, pastries, cucumber sandwiches and cakes all served on delicate china cups.

Celebrate International Children's book Day with this story book activity.

Validation of feelings. Stimulate memory.

Opportunity to reminisce. Focus of interest outside routine.

To promote socialization. Provide a sense of purpose.

Have fun and increase bonding with staff.

To engage socially and reminisce

To promote tolerance. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of cultural diversity.

Fun exercise and opportunity for social interaction.

Make clients feel special and keep hands and nails clean.

This is a very soothing and worthwhile activity

Reminiscing and mental stimulation through socialising

Promote alertness and sensory stimulation

Encourage social interaction and promote interpersonal skills. Improve self worth.