6 Ways to Combat Social Isolation

Wow John what a picture
Thanks for sharing

One of our new residents, was a champion orchid grower. His daughter brings in orchids from his shed. Our garden group planted them all around the facility. And cut orchids in vases inside everywhere .
Some roses from our garden. And Waratah.

I chose residents who already had an interest in gardening. Then purchased pots,soil and plants from Bunnings. Choose an afternoon and go for it. Some residents were happy to do the potting. Some just wanted to watch. Be prepared to water and weed. Once they are flowering I put the pots on a trolley and take them to residents in bed and/or set up a display in the front entry. I always writeup an activity plan so that I have thought things through, have a list of resourse needed etc and then evaluate at the end. This is important for organising any activity. So, give it a go. Cheers, Karen Hynds

Enjoyed reading your segment on "Social Isolation" very interesting and helpful

Great idea Karen. You may also try growing herbs and succulents.

I love this idea, I have just started working in a dementia specific unit in the sundowning hours and am trying to get organised. this time can be quite challenging so any ideas are good thanks

I recently started a garden group with some of our residents. We started with petunias and marigolds in pots,seated at tables of suitable height. The location had to have sunshine and water plus room for 5-6 residents/wheelchairs etc.They have enjoyed having morning tea in this area as I do some of the "Maintenance" jobs.