Hi Julie, regarding ideas for a group of residents with severe cognitive deficit and visual impairment; one thing that have worked in our facility is to place a bunch of pieces of fabrics on top of the table and let them explore it. We find that most residents get interested in it, by looking and folding the fabric and those with visual problems will touch and feel the different textures (cotton, silk, wool, felt, lace, linen, etc). The pieces of fabric should be large enough so if they put it in their mouth they won\'t swallow it.
I just LOVE the multicultural section of this fabulous website. I work as a Activities Director at a day service facility and we are currently closed due to COVID! I am mailing/delivering personalized packages to our clients. We have clients of many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Adding pages of color-printed information from their country really brightens their day. The family members/care givers are delighted to see a spark in their loved ones eyes when they see and read about their history. I am becoming so educated myself learning all this. It will help me when we get back to work striking a spark in our clients eye when I reminisce with them about their culture. I seriously can NOT get enough of this fantastic site. xoxo :-)