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8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes

8 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer in Nursing Homes
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For many residents in nursing homes, Christmas can be a sad and lonely time. Spending a traditional family celebration mostly alone increases feelings of loss, bereavement and isolation.

Most care homes endeavour to ensure Christmas is as joyous an occasion as possible. Fundamentally, they rely on and their Activity team to organise this and to act as a surrogate family for residents; comforting, encouraging and providing reasons for them to be happy.

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Pam avatar

Golden Carers is absolutely fantastic - thank you so much - we work with Blind and visually impaired groups in the UK and many of your activities can be adapted for this client group.

Have a great Christmas!

Susan avatar

Hi Pam

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you have seen this article. I’m sure it will be very helpful.

https://www.goldencarers.com/20-activities-for-the-visually-impaired/4205/

Happy holidays to you as well

Gillian  avatar

Thank you, I love your ideas they are such a blessing for those we care for.

Talita avatar

Oh thank you so much Gillian, this means so much to us! Happy New Year!

Sherlene avatar

Thanks Golden Carers for all you do to make my job easier!!

Talita avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words Sherlene!

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