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.
Golden Carers' website is OUTSTANDING! I tell others about it often. I appreciate everything you do! Your team works hard and it shows! My people LOVE the Rhyming Riddles! They feel so smart when they guess correctly. I repeat them from time to time, and they still enjoy! Feel free to create more.