What a year it’s been for care homes. The care sector has seen so many changes in the way they have provided care and especially in the way they have used activities to keep residents occupied during the long lockdown period.
The Christmas decorations are taken down, packed up and stored. It’s bleak outside, and with Covid-19 still raging amongst the community we all need to find ways to keep ourselves cheerful and make this period of waiting productive in some ways.
The weather may be icy outside, as we dismantle our festive decorations, people may be forgiven for feeling deflated but there are still some things to celebrate.
Whilst Covid-19 continues to rage amongst our communities, spare a thought for those caring for their loved ones living with dementia in their own homes.
Is your care home planning a Christmas party this year? With restrictions still necessary due to COVID-19, many may be put off by worrying about keeping everyone safe. But with a few careful tweaks, everyone can still have an enjoyable time celebrating. Our useful tips can make all the difference and can hopefully save a few headaches on the day.
It can often be difficult to know what gift to give to someone who is elderly and we often resort to the tried and trusted gloves, hankies or sweet treats.
Many care home residents will normally have been looking forward to Christmas festivities and entertainment organized by the staff. Some homes may manage to host a festive party with staff and residents keeping their distance or, at the very least, those helping out will be wearing layers of PPE to protect themselves and those around them.
This Saturday (14th November) begins a five-day festival in which many people of Indian Hindu culture celebrate a beautiful religious event. They decorate their houses with colourful lights, flowers and candles and share sweets, dried fruits and gifts with friends and family.
