Crafts & Hobbies in a Care Home
Feb 23, 2016
Crafts & Hobbiesin a
Care Home
Heather Brown&
Katie Cowan
Burnlea Nursing Care HomeLargs
Burnlea• First opened in January, 2010• Registered to care for up to 34
Older (Lovely) People• Mainly long term care• Small respite service• Busy activity/hobby programme
Craft & Hobby Sessions
• Routine, scheduled sessions• 5 sessions per week• Plus, special events, visiting
entertainments, trips, spontaneous happenings etc.
Combination of:
• Large groups
• Small groups
• One to one activities
Activities include:• Physical activity• Mental exercise• Dexterity• Artistic / Creative• Reminiscence• Games• Music• Current affairs• Life stories• Pet therapy• Combinations of above• Simple blether & fun!
Benefits & outcomes:• Stimulating, motivating• Social interaction• Self-esteem & confidence increases• Creates sense of achievement,
fulfilment• Healthy activities & exercise• Creates a ‘buzz’• Puts a smile on faces!